Folk dancing should drop terms like “ladies and gentlemen” to avoid “offending minority genders”, a leading music ...

As one of the greatest folk musicians of all time, it's no surprise that Leonard Cohen has some interesting picks for his favourite songs in the genre.

Seeger was shaped by the 1930s, Baez by the 1960s, and both, like Dylan, had a moment of decision that defined their ...

On June 11, 1988, a baby-faced Tracy Chapman, guitar in hand, stepped to the mic at the 70th birthday concert held in ...

I've spent a lot of time lately talking to disabled people and learning about their hopes and fears. It's been a chastening experience.

The director believes the icon himself wanted to better understand the period in his life depicted in the film, especially ...

Renowned folk singer Malini Awasthi launched her first book 'Chandan Kiwad' at an event held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in ...

"In a time where the power of the war machine feels all-consuming, what could be more magnetic than a cultural movement that ...

Singer, guitarist, and folk music interpreter Jake Xerxes Fussell discusses his archive-diving creative process and the ...

Tearing up the blueprint with an octave G string, Johnny Marr’s new seven-string Martin signature model is a distillation of ...

Lead Belly is another important figure in the early stages of folk. You might recognize one of his trademark songs " Where Did You Sleep Last Night ." The song dates back to the 1800s, but was sung by ...

Watching these young people, who are often riddled with insecurity, fully in touch with their inner wild animal is moving. The uncertain world beyond the Pasvik Folk High School awaits them ...