Composing is a kind of listening: A conversation with Deena T. Grossman * Oregon ArtsWatch
Deena T. Grossman blends various folk music traditions with a deep connection to nature, emphasizing the importance of community and environmental responsibility.
Ella Jenkins, celebrated songwriter and 'First Lady of Children's Music,' dies at 100
Ella Jenkins, a pioneer in children's music, passed away at age 100, leaving a legacy of musical education and inspiration for generations.
Book Review: Talkin' Greenwich Village,' by David Browne
Greenwich Village was a pivotal center for folk music, facing both local criticism and resistance yet fostering a resilient cultural scene.
Béla Bartók was a groundbreaking composer and pianist, profoundly influenced by folk music, and known for integrating traditional themes into classical compositions.
Combines folk and contemporary music in European jazz spirit.
Diverse track-to-track style variations with emotional intelligence.
Review: Nickel Creek awes and amazes at the tiny Largo theater
Nickel Creek performed an intimate show at Largo, blending new material with nostalgic favorites for a captivated audience.
Laura Marling review gently transcendent songs of motherhood and domesticity
Laura Marling's recent performance showcases her mastery and emotional depth, particularly through her new album focused on motherhood and domesticity.
Combines folk and contemporary music in European jazz spirit.
Diverse track-to-track style variations with emotional intelligence.
Review: Nickel Creek awes and amazes at the tiny Largo theater
Nickel Creek performed an intimate show at Largo, blending new material with nostalgic favorites for a captivated audience.
Laura Marling review gently transcendent songs of motherhood and domesticity
Laura Marling's recent performance showcases her mastery and emotional depth, particularly through her new album focused on motherhood and domesticity.
Folk City: The Musical - From the Stage to The Silver Screen
Folk City: The Musical pivoted to create an original cast album after the pandemic halted its theatrical production, emphasizing credence in original music.
The production, initially featuring iconic protest songs, evolved into a more significant work with an original score to enhance its cultural resonance.
The Thistle & Shamrock: A Few Farewells
The Thistle & Shamrock celebrates 41 years of broadcasts, reflecting on memories and community ties in folk music.
Alejandro Brittes at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
Alejandro Brittes is a dedicated advocate for chamamé music, emphasizing its cultural roots and emotional depth.
Folk City: The Musical - From the Stage to The Silver Screen
Folk City: The Musical pivoted to create an original cast album after the pandemic halted its theatrical production, emphasizing credence in original music.
The production, initially featuring iconic protest songs, evolved into a more significant work with an original score to enhance its cultural resonance.
The Thistle & Shamrock: A Few Farewells
The Thistle & Shamrock celebrates 41 years of broadcasts, reflecting on memories and community ties in folk music.
Alejandro Brittes at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
Alejandro Brittes is a dedicated advocate for chamamé music, emphasizing its cultural roots and emotional depth.
For Natalia Lafourcade, playing the Hollywood Bowl again is the next step in her storied journey
Natalia Lafourcade continues to inspire with her folk music, promoting themes of hope and purpose while blending traditional and modern elements in her artistry.
Fergus McCreadie Trio at Kings Place
The Fergus McCreadie Trio performed as part of the Scotland Unwrapped series at Kings Place, London.
The band played a set with shifting moods, combining traditional folk music with a jazz-oriented treatment.
For Natalia Lafourcade, playing the Hollywood Bowl again is the next step in her storied journey
Natalia Lafourcade continues to inspire with her folk music, promoting themes of hope and purpose while blending traditional and modern elements in her artistry.
Fergus McCreadie Trio at Kings Place
The Fergus McCreadie Trio performed as part of the Scotland Unwrapped series at Kings Place, London.
The band played a set with shifting moods, combining traditional folk music with a jazz-oriented treatment.
Millennials Can't Get Enough of These Popular Folk Music Artists
Folk music has revived among Millennials, especially post-COVID-19, as both a listening and creative outlet.
Colonialism and nationalism, we're rejecting all that': the folk musicians rethinking Britishness
The Shovel Dance Collective symbolizes a modern reinterpretation of British folk music that reconnects with younger audiences and confronts historical complexities.
Yasmin Williams Announces New Album Acadia, Shares New Song
Yasmin Williams announced new album Acadia, featuring diverse instruments and collaborations, aiming to blend genres and encourage artistic collaboration.
Six Organs of Admittance prep new album, share "The Mission"
Six Organs of Admittance has announced a new album, Time is Glass, set to be released on April 26th.
The opening song on the album, "The Mission," was inspired by a friend's experience of falling in love in a new country.
Yasmin Williams Announces New Album Acadia, Shares New Song
Yasmin Williams announced new album Acadia, featuring diverse instruments and collaborations, aiming to blend genres and encourage artistic collaboration.
Six Organs of Admittance prep new album, share "The Mission"
Six Organs of Admittance has announced a new album, Time is Glass, set to be released on April 26th.
The opening song on the album, "The Mission," was inspired by a friend's experience of falling in love in a new country.
Singer Joan Baez Shares Poetry at Hometown Reading
Joan Baez's late-career creative projects are providing insight into her personal life and struggles, deviating from the traditional folk music narrative.
Myriam Gendron: Mayday
Myriam Gendron's musical evolution intertwines traditional and modern influences, creating timeless folk melodies with bilingual lyrics.
Once a Fig - Phoebe Harty, Cori Smith and Rebecka Edlund - at Bridge 5 Mill, Manchester
Innovative blend of experimental jazz and folk music by Swedish trio Once a Fig
Intertwining of forest folklore themes with modern city life in their music
The Ultimate Hurray for the Riff Raff Primer
Alynda Segarra, under the name Hurray for the Riff Raff, releases their ninth album.
Segarra's music blends traditional folk with themes of social justice and personal history.
Bay Area fingerstyle guitarist releases first solo album in nearly two decades
Teja Gerken, a fingerstyle guitarist, has released his first solo album in nearly two decades titled Test of Time.
Gerken's album is a blend of classical, jazz, and traditional folk music and has been praised for its impeccable playing and sonic marvel.
Rheingau Music Festival: Global classical music DW 06/26/2024
Czech composers Smetana and Dvorak incorporated folk music into classical works, capturing national essence.
Rheingau Music Festival presents global classical music DW 06/26/2024
Czech composers like Smetana and Dvorak integrated folk music into classical-romantic works, capturing national character. Rheingau Music Festival showcases talented artists in various genres, highlighting rising stars.
Bay Area fingerstyle guitarist releases first solo album in nearly two decades
Teja Gerken, a fingerstyle guitarist, has released his first solo album in nearly two decades titled Test of Time.
Gerken's album is a blend of classical, jazz, and traditional folk music and has been praised for its impeccable playing and sonic marvel.
Rheingau Music Festival: Global classical music DW 06/26/2024
Czech composers Smetana and Dvorak incorporated folk music into classical works, capturing national essence.
Rheingau Music Festival presents global classical music DW 06/26/2024
Czech composers like Smetana and Dvorak integrated folk music into classical-romantic works, capturing national character. Rheingau Music Festival showcases talented artists in various genres, highlighting rising stars.
La Lom got its start at the Roosevelt Hotel. It's now opening for Vampire Weekend
La Lom band established their sound at the historic Roosevelt Hotel, blending Latin music and classic folk, releasing their debut album on August 9th.
Linda Thompson: Proxy Music
Linda Thompson overcame spasmodic dysphonia to make a successful music comeback as a songwriter and singer.
This DC Area Artist's First Album Will Be Released Posthumous
Sonya Cohen Cramer's musical talents and connections to a renowned folk family are coming to light through the posthumous release of a compilation album by Smithsonian Folkways.