Northeast Indiana Public Radio

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The mission of Northeast Indiana Public Radio is to enrich the community with programming that enriches the human experience.

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Folktales  
172 Pieces

Join us for a topical tour around the musical folkworld.

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Folktale of Caring and Comfort
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Caring and Comfort, Credit: Julia Meek
"Healing the hurt" is an ancient and universal custom--well preserved in the finest of musical traditions. Hear how it works on our Folktale of Car...

Bought by 'The Sea', WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, WLPR and more


  • Added: Jan 25, 2016
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 7
Folktale of Shadows
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Shadows, Credit: Julia Meek
“There are moments when we all step away from the light," says author Gume Laurel III, and this week's Folktale of Shadows will show you what that ...

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), KCMJ Community Radio, WLPR , WFIU and more


  • Added: Jan 18, 2016
  • Length: 59:57
  • Purchases: 7
Folktale of Communication
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Communication, Credit: Julia Meek
According to Chip Heath: “The first problem of communication is getting people's attention.” If we may have yours, this episode 'transmits' a sampl...

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


  • Added: Jan 12, 2016
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 8
Folktale of Cover Songs
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Cover Songs, Credit: Julia Meek
This week, our faders are primed and beats matched for a chart-topping Folktale of Cover Songs! Better tune in, if you catch my riff?

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR , KCMJ Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 8
Folktale of Aeolus the Wind
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folkale of Aeolus the Wind, Credit: Julia Meek
"Always be in readiness for favorable winds"--that's an ancient Chinese proverb, and it fills the sails of this week's folktale w/ 'musical air cur...

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


  • Added: Dec 28, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 7
Folktale of Redemption
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folkale of Redemption, Credit: Julia Meek
This week's Folktale finds us on the quest of reparation, reclamation and second chances around the musical globe--after all--who doesn't want a sh...

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


  • Added: Dec 01, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 7
Folktale of Fashion Statements
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Fashion Statements, Credit: Julia Meek
As Isaac Bashevis Singer observed: "What a strange power there is in clothing." Hear for yourself this week on the Folktale of Fashion Statements.

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, WLPR and more


  • Added: Nov 16, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 7
Folktale of New Beginnings
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of New Beginnings, Credit: Julia Meek
The Folktale of New Beginnings: Get ready to 'ring it--sing it--burn it--or break it in: 2013 is on its way, and as Oprah likes to say: "Cheers to ...

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


  • Added: Nov 05, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 9
Folktale of Tranquility
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: Folktale of Tranquility, Credit: Julia Meek
As they say in Russia, the calmer you go, the further along you will be. We're hoping that'll get you all the way to this week's Folktale of Tranqu...

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


  • Added: Nov 03, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 9
Folktale of Caution
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Caution, Credit: Julia Meek
Beware! we foresee obstacles, danger and pitfalls around every bend--so do consider musical prevention, with a listen to the Folktale of Caution

Bought by WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), KCMJ Community Radio, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and more


  • Added: Oct 19, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 7

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Katy Anderson (Admin)
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Julia Meek (Admin)
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David Hunter (Admin)
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