Acoustic music and songs from rural areas became popular with youth in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. And as alcohol-free third ...

Folk music became popular with youth in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. As alcohol-free third spaces, coffeehouses were key to that ...

Karen Dalton's voice and story still haunt the world of folk music today, and she is a figure that shouldn't be forgotten.

In one of the most remarkable non-violent revolutions in history, the people of Estonia used music as their greatest weapon.

The Galway Folk Festival has announced the final line-up for this year's event, with over 60 live shows taking place across ...

Michael Hurley, a unique guitarist and songwriter known as the ‘Godfather of freak folk,’ died last week at the age of 83.

Hurley, a favorite of Cat Power and Lucinda Williams, was 'the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit.' ...

Galway Folk Festival has announced the full line-up for the fourth edition of the June bank holiday weekend hoopla. Taking ...

This week we will meet the executive director of a mentoring program for students in Wayne County. They are celebrating 10 ...

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the soulful melodies and poetic lyrics of the 1960s & 70s folk era. This music event celebrates the golden age of folk music, where stories were woven into ...