FolkAlley is produced by WKSU-FM in Kent, OH. Streaming music programming is created and hosted by Jim Blum, who includes his own special mix of the best of singer/songwriter, Celtic, acoustic, traditional, and world sounds.
Jim Blum has been sharing his love of folk music as a radio host on WKSU-FM for over 20 years. Judy Collins called him, “A national treasure.” When he isn’t discovering new music or inviting artists into his studio, Jim enjoys spending time outdoors with his dog, Josie, in the wooded paradise near his Cleveland home.
Although Jim Blum is FolkAlley’s most recognizable voice, there are plenty of people whose work is necessary for this site to come alive. Meet the folks behind FolkAlley in the photo gallery.
WKSU-FM went on the air over 50 years ago as a service of Kent State University. A National Public Radio affiliate, WKSU airs the best in classical music and public radio entertainment programming. Folk music has also played an important role in WKSU’s broadcast history, thanks, in part, to Kent’s connection with the folk community, including hosting the Kent State Folk Festival for over three decades. WKSU supports live folk concerts at venues across Northeast Ohio and broadcasts more original hours of folk music than nearly any other radio station in America.
List of frequently asked questions
Jim Blum has been sharing his love of folk music as a radio host on WKSU-FM for over 20 years. Judy Collins called him, “A national treasure.” When he isn’t discovering new music or inviting artists into his studio, Jim enjoys spending time outdoors with his dog, Josie, in the wooded paradise near his Cleveland home.Although Jim Blum is FolkAlley’s most recognizable voice, there are plenty of people whose work is necessary for this site to come alive. Meet the folks behind FolkAlley in the photo gallery.
WKSU-FM went on the air over 50 years ago as a service of Kent State University. A National Public Radio affiliate, WKSU airs the best in classical music and public radio entertainment programming. Folk music has also played an important role in WKSU’s broadcast history, thanks, in part, to Kent’s connection with the folk community, including hosting the Kent State Folk Festival for over three decades. WKSU supports live folk concerts at venues across Northeast Ohio and broadcasts more original hours of folk music than nearly any other radio station in America.
List of frequently asked questions
