Folk music also played an influential role in environmental political efforts and anti-war protests during the United States' engagement in Vietnam. Smithsonian Folkways Recordings playlists, Sounds ...

"American" music includes much more than the western classical music that has traditionally dominated music study in the United States. The AMRC is working to reflect that diversity ... Cramer and ...

There are a great many other recordings of Israeli folk music; I mention two which do not include songs well-known to certain of us (such as "Hava Negila," which is now making a hit as a rock 'n ...

Welsh musician Gareth Bonello was recently seen mesmerising the audience through his playful tunes at The Hornbill Festival ...

In the days before guitars were around, folk music was sung a cappella by default. Then sometimes it was sung a cappella by design. Then, as technology brought us guitars, mandolins, pianos ...

Rambling facial hair, open-toed sandals and an acoustic guitar all help create the image of the lovable folk fan. Saima Razzaq dispels the myth. The caricature of the grizzled, hippy-ish music fan ...

Just like in the ‘60s folk scene, where the artists played coffeehouses and clubs every night, Prince has turned a tireless work ethic into burgeoning music success. She played 300 shows in 2024 ...

But the violinist is known for… Folk legend Joan Baez reflects on a life in music and activism After six decades performing, folk legend Joan Baez is saying farewell to music with a tour this ...

Each type of folk music is very different and can teach us things about a particular culture. Ballads were a popular kind of folk music. These were folk songs which told a story of love or myths.