Refolkus
Monday August 5th, 2024 with Rosalyn Dennett
On the Air Pt. 3 - The Art of the Folk DJ with Tom Coxworth

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Tom Coxworth, producer and DJ of the ‘Folk Routes’ radio show on CKUA Radio in Calgary. Tom shares his expertise on conducting interviews, emphasizing the importance of preparation, building rapport, and genuinely connecting with artists. He discusses what makes a successful interview from both the artist's and interviewer's perspectives, highlighting active listening, thoughtful questions, and the need for authenticity. Tom also delves into the ‘Folk Routes’ radio show, exploring its special connection with the community and how this bond has contributed to the show's longevity and popularity. Listen to the podcast episode here: https://folkmusicontario.org/refolkus/blog/7442902/refolkus-podcast-ep-44-on-the-air-pt-3-the-art-of-the-folk-dj-with-tom-coxworth Find Folk Routes online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FolkRoutes Website: https://ckua.com/programs/folk-routes/ About Tom Coxworth Tom has been part of the folk and roots music community since 1979. Since his early teens he braved the stormy and murky waters of roadie, artist management, studio producer, tour manager, and even booking agent. He has also worked as columnist, reviewer, interviewer, and as juror for numerous music award categories, and has participated in many Alberta music festivals as organizer, advisor, emcee, and board member. In 2009 he was recognized by the Edmonton Folk Festival with a Special Life Membership. Having survived those many career deviations since 1995 he has been producing Folk Routes for the legendary CKUA Radio Network, each week on Sundays from 11am till 1pm – now going on 30 years.