Thousands of travelers will head to New Orlenas for the Folk Alliance International Conference, the largest gathering of folk ...

Folk originates from the German word "volk," which means "the people." And that's what folk is at its core: from the people, documented and shared with individual experience in mind. The late 19th ...

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Thirty-six years ago today, one of the most influential folk musicians in the United Kingdom died at the age of 74.

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 ...

“Folk music and songs from Ireland, Scotland and America are deeply interconnected,” said the Irish folk singer, who will ...

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.

The Richmond Folk Festival returns to the riverfront for its 21st year, celebrating folk music and community over three days.

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 ...