In this episode, guest DJ Story Laurie explores the autumn harvest in the northeastern United States and around the world. The playlist features lively songs, including two written by elementary school kids, celebrating the joy of harvest time and the connections people have with their food.
Additionally, field recordings from Michoacan, Mexico, provide a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions surrounding harvest celebrations worldwide. The episode also includes insights from individuals in the Philippines, Finland, and Korea, sharing their current harvest experiences.
This episode highlights the importance of community, creativity, and the joy of seasonal traditions, providing an enriching experience for families to appreciate the bounty of the harvest season while enjoying music and stories! – www.storylaurie.com
Holy Modal Rounders – “Hot Corn, Cold Corn” [The Holy Modal Rounders 1 & 2]
Story Laurie & Friends – “Who Grew My Soup?” [single]
Taj Mahal – “Quavi, Quavi” [Shake Sugaree]
Palo – “Quimbombo” [This is Afro-Cuban Funk]
Harmonica Pocket – “Apple Apple” [Apple Apple]
Doug Elliott – “Creasy Greens” [Crawdads, Doodlebugs & Creasy Greens]
Dog on Fleas – “Ugly Fruit” [Bestest of the Best]
Mike & Peggy Seeger – “Oh, John The Rabbit” [American Folk Songs for Children]
Story Laurie – “The Cabbage That Sailed Around The World” [Live in Studio]
Field recording of a group of girls from Michoacan, Mexico, recorded by Henrietta Yurchenko – “La Bella Hortelana” [Latin American Children Game Songs]
Story Laurie & Friends – “Picking Pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch” [single]
Leadbelly – “Pick a Bale of Cotton” [Leadbelly Sings for Children]
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason – “Bound for Another Harvest Home” [Harvest Home]
Story Laurie & Friends – “Homegrown Tomatoes” [Groovin’ in the Garden]
Taj Mahal – “Annie’s Lover” [Giant Step]
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