The Sweet Sounds and Singing Strings of Dedicated Dulcimers

For anyone who enjoys the melodious sound of dulcimers – both hammered and mountain style – Roving Folk, on Phoenix Radio in Halifax, West Yorkshire – in association with the Nonsuch Dulcimer Club – brings you the:

Nonsuch Newsletter Audio Supplement, Summer 2021 No 5

Our aim is to give the Newsletter an added audio dimension. The latest edition of Dulcimer Junction continues to support the music and information printed in the Nonsuch Newsletter – and includes contributions from Nonsuch members – Geoff Smith & Dan Evans – and links to a number of articles within the newsletter.

We find out who inspired Joellen Lapidus – teacher of the mountain dulcimer; we celebrate Chris Coe being awarded her EFDSS Gold Badge; Pete Coe tells of the formation of The New Victory Band; and we also have further music and songs from Richard & Mimi Farina, Roger Nicholson, Jez Lowe, Jimmy Cooper and The New Victory Band.

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Playlist & Links for Audio Supplement No.5

  1. Joellen Lapidus – Appalachian Medley
  2. Richard & Mimi Farina – Pack Up Your Sorrows
  3. Geoff Smith – Pale Powder Blue (final part) from the album Mina
  4. Dan Evans & Roger Nicholson – Monck’s March
  5. Roger Nicholson, Jake Walton and Gerry Roff – Father Halpin’s Topcoat
  6. Jez Lowe – Dandelion Clocks
  7. Jimmy Cooper – Isle of Capri, Play to me Gypsy
  8. The New Victory Band– Long, Long Trail
  9. Pete Coe – Michael Turner’s Waltz
  10. Roger Nicholson – Nonsuch
  11. The New Victory Band – The Mountain Belle

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Previous editions of Dulcimer Junction can be found on Mixcloud.

Dulcimer Junction is brought to you by Ken Hudson. Ken also hosts Roving Folk – the 4th Sunday Folk Show. on Phoenix FM. Have a listen!