Milk Carton Kids return this week with ‘Lost Cause Lover Fool,’ the duo’s seventh studio album. Fans can download the release ...

To borrow the title of an iconic Townes Van Zandt album, folk music is “a far cry from dead.” Many people view the folk music genre as a thing of the past, antiquated and rendered obsolete. But in ...

If an eye toward trends prevents a full immersion into folk tradition, how popular can folk music truly become?

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 ...

In 1965, just as folk music was about to turn into folk rock, a little-known American living in England released his first ...

The folk music venue hosts over 400 shows a year that draw in college students, families, and around 1,300 dedicated members ...

Some songs take on more than one meaning over time. Here are some of the most anthemic songs of the 60s, and what they stand ...

Anyone who has spent time listening to folk music knows that it is less about the notes and words and more about the community it fosters between the performers and audience. Few exemplify that more ...

Folk music is more than just melodies — it’s a living record of heritage, memory, and identity. From indie folk’s heartfelt narratives to traditional ballads passed down through generations, these ...

What makes folk music, folk music? Is it its sound, or thematic and tonal origin? Well, like all music genres, there isn’t one thing that defines folk music. However, if one were trying to narrow down ...

A member of Nanjing University's traditional instrument orchestra from China plays bamboo flute during a flash mob ...