George Washington and the Method for Blues Ukulele

On today’s episode of The Apple Seed, you’ll hear a performance from Willy Claflin called “The George Washington method for Blues Ukulele,” recorded live at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. It’s not historical in the least, but it’s a heck of a lot of fun (if you know Willy Claflin’s musical storytelling style, you know you’re going to love it). You’ll also hear a piece by Catherine Taylor, an art historian who specializes in examining the images associated with the death and burial of early Christians. Doctor Taylor says she still feels in her work the wonder and magic that she felt when reading books like “A Little Princess” as a young girl. In addition, you’ll hear a conversation with Cole Wissinger, about going to drive-in movies with his folks, and I’m going to take you on a trip to a monastery as it fades away, leaving nothing but memories of prayer and farming, and song, in an entry of the Radio Family Journal.  Today, enjoy the following: “Bubba and the Snake” by Diane Ferlatte “The George Washington Method for Blues Ukulele” by Willy Claflin “Kung Fu Panda,” a conversation with Cole Wissinger “A Little Princess” by Catherine Taylor “Monks,” an entry in the Radio Family Journal with Sam Payne Storyteller Spotlight: Willy Claflin A headliner and master of ceremonies at the National Storytelling Festival, Willy is a favorite at festivals throughout the U.S. He offers stories for families as well as adults, often weaving music into his performances.Willy is the author of four award-winning children's books, including The Uglified Ducky, which won the Texas Library Association's Blue Bonnet Award for best children's book of the year.