Folktales

Series produced by Northeast Indiana Public Radio

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Join us for a topical tour around the musical folkworld.

For one hour every week, Julia takes listeners around the world as she explores a theme that touches the human spirit. From steel drum bands to didgeridoos, from Americana to Arabesque, Julia and her listeners consider how the traditions, customs, heritage, and myths of our world have been expressed through music.

Meticulously researched but presented with minimal commentary or interpretation, Julia allows the folktale theme of the week to unfold itself in the mastery of the musicians and their music.


Additional Files

181 Pieces

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Folktale of Astral Adventure
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Astral Adventure, Credit: Julia Meek
Yet another melodic Folktale that's simply out of this world!

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and WFIU


  • Added: May 23, 2023
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 2
Folktale of Murder & Mayhem
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Murder & Mayhem, Credit: Julia Meek
Musically speaking--It's gunna be a wild one!

Bought by WFIU and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Jan 25, 2023
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 2
Folktale of Days Gone By
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Days Gone By, Credit: Julia Meek
A world of music for moments that are here today & gone tomorrow.

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, GCR (Global Community Radio), WFIU, and KJZX-Austin


  • Added: Oct 25, 2022
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 4
Folktale of Coping
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Coping, Credit: Julia Meek
Whatever it takes is what it will take! (And remember, it IS what it is.)

Bought by Angelica Community Radio, GCR (Global Community Radio), and WFIU


  • Added: Aug 23, 2022
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 3
Folktale of Safety
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Safety, Credit: Julia Meek
Relax! This Folktale comes with a safety harness!

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), and WFIU


  • Added: May 24, 2022
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 3
Folktale of Inclusion
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Inclusion
We're gathering together our artists, our philosophers, our listeners, and our radio peeps... I guess we better include you too!

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Raven Radio, and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Mar 09, 2022
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 3
Folktale of Trees
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Trees, Credit: Julia Meek
What did one tree say to the other? "Leaf me be, I'm listening to Folktales!"

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), and WFIU


  • Added: Jan 25, 2022
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 3
Folktale of Daylight
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Daylight, Credit: Julia Meek
Any musical journey that ends on a bright note deserves its day in the sun!

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and WFIU


  • Added: Nov 30, 2021
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 2
Folktale of Country Life
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Country Life, Credit: Julia Meek
Whoa! Slow down there, city boy. This week's edition of Folktales is just for you!

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and WFIU


  • Added: Oct 05, 2021
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 2
Folktale of Courtesy
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Courtesy, Credit: Julia Meek
Out of our profound respect for you, this edition is courtesy of Folktales.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and WFIU


  • Added: Jul 27, 2021
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 2
Folktale of Harmony
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Harmony, Credit: Julia Meek
We're traveling the world for a song. Can't we all just get along?

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: May 18, 2021
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 1
Folktale of Beacons
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: Folktale of Beacons, Credit: Julia Meek
We're shining a light on a world of musical storytelling this week.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio) and WFIU


  • Added: Feb 23, 2021
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 2
Folktale of Change
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Change, Credit: Julia Meek
Change is inevitable, even if it's all in pennies.

Bought by KLCC, GCR (Global Community Radio), and WFIU


  • Added: Jan 26, 2021
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 3
Folktale of Appreciation
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Appreciation, Credit: Julia Meek
This week's edition of Folktales is one we hope you'll catch & we can't thank you enough!

Bought by WFIU, Raven Radio, KLCC, GCR (Global Community Radio), and WFIU


  • Added: Dec 22, 2020
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 5
Folktale of Fear
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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Yikes! Beware the evil that lurks around this week's edition of Folktales. It's spooktacular!

Bought by KLCC, WFIU, and GCR (Global Community Radio)


  • Added: Oct 27, 2020
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 3
Folktale of Ups & Downs
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Ups & Downs, Credit: Julia Meek
If the road is rocky & your personal 'auto-levelator' is on the blink, this week's Folktale will help you musically maneuver through those pesky up...

Bought by WFIU, KLCC, GCR (Global Community Radio), and WYAP


  • Added: Aug 24, 2020
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 4
Folktale of Doom & Gloom
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Doom & Gloom, Credit: Julia Meek
Woe is me! And that's what this week's Folktale is all about.

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), and KLCC


  • Added: Jul 21, 2020
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 3
Folktale of Civil Rights & Liberties
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Civil Rights & Liberties, Credit: Julia Meek
Around the musical globe, we're all in this together--let freedom ring!

Bought by KMXT, Raven Radio, WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), and KLCC


  • Added: Jun 23, 2020
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 5
Folktale of Mistakes
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Mistakes, Credit: Julia Meek
Beware of operator errors this week on Folktales & don't make the mistake of missing this show!

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WFIU, Raven Radio, 'The Sea', WFIU and more


  • Added: May 28, 2020
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 7
Folktale of the Weather
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of the Weather, Credit: Julia Meek
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays this folktale from the swift completion of it's radio broadcast!

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), KLCC, and WFIU


  • Added: Apr 21, 2020
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 3

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