It's hard not to feel a taste of real life in Middle America when you listen to the best John Mellencamp songs.

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but he’s mostly known for recasting traditional American folk songs into vibrant contemporary soundscapes. He spoke to NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Tom Casciato about his Vermont ...

Recording folk artist Jeff Warner tells history through traditional music played on banjo, concertina, and "pocket instruments" such as cow bones. On April 24, Warner will perform a concert titled, ...

Read about the traditonal instruments of Wales, the history of the music, and the modern artists influenced by Wales' heritage. What are these? All the latest folk highlights, news and reviews on ...

and the China National Traditional Orchestra. In addition, singers will also perform through song competitions and call-and-response singing, showcasing the unique charm of folk music from various ...

Ireland has thousands of folk songs and some of which are known all over the world.They often sing about history, Irish heroes and about the fight for independence. Ciaran is a comedian based ...

Recording folk artist Jeff Warner tells history through traditional music played on banjo, concertina, and “pocket instruments” such as cow bones. On April 24, Warner will perform a concert ...