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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

While Greenwich Village provided the kind of bohemian culture and vibe that served as the perfect atmosphere for protest ...

Fans of acoustic folk rock are in for a treat on Thursday, Feb. 13, when Gathering Time takes the stage at My Father’s Place. The Long Island-based trio, known for their signature tight harmonies and ...

The Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival held its yearly festivities from Oct. 3-5, with events ranging from performances and jam sessions to interactive workshops. Multiple locations around the C ...

Jonesboro native and Emmy winning singer-songwriter Connie Dover plans to pay homage to her Natural State roots during her Little Rock Folk Club performance Saturday at Little Rock's Hibernia Irish ...