As music genres fade in and out of popularity, the most successful and interesting artists and albums will influence the tastes and styles of future music. So, when it comes to folk music in the ...

Folk music has evolved and changed through the years, but it’s never really gone away. While there are a few stellar folk acts out there in the modern world today, you just can’t beat the classics.

On08, Odetta, the Queen of American Folk Music, died at 77 years old, leaving behind a stunning musical legacy.

Greenwich Village in the 1960s was home to a counterculture folk music scene that produced legendary artists like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Janis Joplin and Joni Mitchell. A network of cafes and bars that ...

In its essence, folk music is music for the people — an art form inextricably intertwined with the soul of a region. Its nature is inherently visual, conjuring vivid imagery with just a single ...

3 ICYMI: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Premiere The Folk Collective has announced its second cohort of artists. Building on the success of its inaugural cohort, this program continues to connect ...

SHAWANO (WLUK) -- It bills itself as a way for people to get together, have fun, and enjoy some tunes. The 45th Shawano Folk Music Festival kicks off Friday. Volunteers are on the move Thursday ...

RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond Folk Festival returns to the riverfront for its 21st year, celebrating folk music and community over three days. This year there will be a special tribute to Justin Golden ...

The set-up for a typical Jesse Welles video is simple: the 32-year-old stands in an open field under a string of powerlines, clutching an acoustic guitar. From behind a tousled, curly mop of hair, he ...