Gene Shay

Gene Shay is a seasoned broadcaster and music professional with extensive experience in the folk music genre. Currently serving as an announcer, producer, and programmer at WXPN, Gene also programs, produces, and announces for Folk Alley.com since March 2008, airing a show every Saturday and Wednesday. Gene's commitment to the folk music community is evident through roles as a board member of Sing Out! Magazine and The Recording Academy, as well as being a charter board member of the International Folk Alliance. Notably, Gene was a founder and host of the Philadelphia Folk Festival for 48 years, contributing significantly to the folk music landscape. Educationally, Gene holds a B.S. in Communications, specializing in Radio TV Journalism from Temple University.