Some folk lyrics from back in the day were good, others were inspiring, and some were absolutely iconic in their influence.

Krista Witak, an Elmbrook School District orchestra teacher, was named Civic Music MKE's 2026 Emerging Music Educator of the ...

Clay Street Unit built a fan base through their live concerts; they finally drop their studio debut album, 'Sin & Squalor.' ...

Her Mountain Majesty & Sarah Brunner: An evening featuring sets from two emerging artists from the Pacific Northwest folk-rock scene; 6-8 p.m.; free; River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; ...

What happens when two guitars merge into one? This DIY 12-string mashup project explores smart design choices, structural challenges, and tonal rewards. From build tips to creative insights, discover ...

Robert Costa is a national correspondent for "CBS News Sunday Morning" and chief Washington analyst for CBS News. The story of America can be told through the lyrics of folk music – songs of the Great ...

A new music festival in St. Paul has been announced for later this summer, promising a weekend of entertainment for country, folk, and roots and Americana music lovers. Details about the festival are ...

The last time Folk Alliance International hosted its annual conference in New Orleans, in January 2020 just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the event brought out more than 3,000 people, including ...

It was quite the hootenanny — P.S. 56 students in Bedford -Stuyvesant sang a West African folk song called “Funga Alafia,” while jumping and dancing and spinning inside the school auditorium. They ...

I tried to play a 12-string guitar, and it was a completely different experience than I expected. From the thicker neck and higher string tension to the massive, shimmering sound, this video explores ...

Brian Turk, a 47-year-old bassist, understands how folk music might seem irrelevant today, especially in comparison to its explosion in the ‘50s and ‘60s. But he’s adamant this unique American art ...