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Feb 2025
33m 33s

Sam Amidon Recasts and Expands Folk Song...

Wnyc Studios
About this episode

Sam Amidon is a folk fiddler, multi-instrumentalist, and singer from New England who now lives in Old England. He's become known for his inventive and often surprising arrangements of folk songs from both sides of the Atlantic. But he’s also someone who refuses to stay in his lane. So you could call his new album, Salt River, a collection of folk songs - if your definition of folk song is broad enough. Sam Amidon and multi-instrumentalist Chris Vatalaro expand folk tunes – shape note anthems, murder ballads, traditional songs - and play in-studio.

Set list: 1. Three Five 2. Golden Willow Tree 3. I'm On My Journey Home

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