an online celebration of music, guided by the example of Jon Boden (afolksongaday.com).
an ambitious multimedia discussion (aural, visual, and written) exploring the history of individual songs.
a collaborative exploration of the positive effects on mental health & wellbeing (individual & societal) of individuals & groups learning a new folk song each day.
an open forum for raising serious issues around mental illness.
goals
discuss 366 songs during 2024, on social media (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, X, Medium), ideally one per day.
involve a large number of collaborators (musicians, visual artists, writers, musicologists, collectors, etc).
accompany the discussions with podcast episodes via 365daysoffolk.buzzsprout.com.