Folk Roots Radio... With Jan Hall

Ken Dunn is a modern day traveling troubadour giving social and environmental issues a voice in song, while reminding us to keep our loved ones and peace at the forefront of this precious life. Ken's eighth album, "Live in LA" was recorded at an impromptu gig at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood with proceeds going towards LA Family Housing support for those struggling with homelessness in the greater Los Angeles area. The songs on the album reflect on homelessness, peace, and social challenges as well as love - all things desperately needed in today's world. The song "Tahlequah" tells the story of a mother orca who carried the lifeless body of her young for two weeks before finally releasing the baby to the deep. According to Ken the song reminds us that not only human beings have precious lives, but our planet and all its inhabitants need to be protected and loved. There are now only 75 resident orcas in the Salish Sea near Ken in British Columbia. Ken Dunn joined us in the Folk Roots Radio studio to chat