#folk-music

#folk-music

Connie Converse's music, tucked away and forgotten for decades, features intimate songs that felt advanced for their time and captivated listeners once rediscovered.

Ed Silberman, a beloved storyteller and folk singer with a rich bass voice, known for his humor and generosity, died on January 23 after battling health issues.

Ichiko Aoba's music is incredibly delicate yet steadfast, with an otherworldly folk sound heavily inspired by nature, spanning a 15-year career.

The songs on 'Winged Victory' are full of cowboys, dreamers, weirdos, and misfits, highlighting varied themes and experiences through music.

Tuvas Blodklubb has opened up folk music experiences to a broader audience, notably the LGBTQ+ community, distinguishing it as a modern, inclusive venue for young people.

The McGarrigle sisters' music is infused with the rich tapestry of their upbringing, blending folk tradition with the influences of iconic artists, crafting a poignant sound.

It feels like magic getting to do this together, there's a special bond embedded within these lyrics.

"The place Frank was living in was populated by drug addicts and hookers... It's very hard to weird me out, Abbott said. This did."

At Shovel Dance Collective's performances, Mataio Austin Dean introduces songs like 'The Merry Golden Tree' as modern tales of workplace struggles, resonating deeply with today's audience.

The connection between traditional bluegrass and Nepali folk music is profound, as both were born from impoverished communities seeking solace through song.

Petric was a linchpin of the Bay Area music scene, and a significant historical figure through her activism and contributions to folk music.

"They agree to two songs in 10 minutes with whatever acoustic instruments they have," said co-producer Rachel Pearson. "Everybody plays something."

Josh White Jr. began performing at the age of 4 alongside his father, the celebrated Josh White, and established his own mark in the folk revival of the 1960s.

Peter Yarrow, who rose to fame as part of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away at 86 after battling bladder cancer for four years.

Béla Bartók's work is marked by a profound engagement with folk themes, blending traditional Hungarian music with classical elements, and establishing him as a pivotal figure in 20th-century music.