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.


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Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Mystery, Credit: Julia Meek
This episode of Folktales, we're tracking fascination with the unknown around the musical globe. Hmmmmmm...Want to help us crack the case?

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


  • Added: May 15, 2018
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 5
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Terms of Endearment, Credit: Julia Meek
"Darling" is an Old English petname--we hope you'll be one, and join us for the Folktale of Terms of Endearment.

Bought by WFIU


  • Added: Apr 24, 2018
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Summer Solstice, Credit: Julia Meek
It's Father Sun in the driver's seat, this edition of Folktales, so grab the shades and climb aboard for this heliocentric ride!

Bought by WFIU, 'The Sea', GCR (Global Community Radio), KVNF, KAAD-LP and more


  • Added: Jun 12, 2018
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 7