What is Religious Music and Folk Music?
Religious music and folk music are two musical genres that are often confused. This article discusses the differences between…
What is Folk Music?
Folk music is a genre of music that is typically passed down from generation to generation. It is often…
Folk Songs: Where to Find Free Sheet Music
This blog post will show you where to find free sheet music for folk songs. Included are links to…
New Folk Music for 2021
Discover 10 new folk music artists to keep an eye on in 2021. From up-and-coming to well-established, these musicians…
Is Folk Music the Same as Country Music?
A lot of people seem to think that folk music and country music are one and the same. But…
Folk Music of the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a time of great turmoil and conflict. The music of that time period reflected the…
Serbian Turbo Folk Music: The New Sound of the Balkans
Turbo folk is the new sound of the Balkans. A mix of traditional Serbian folk music and modern pop,…
Stravinsky’s Use of Scales in Folk Music
How did Stravinsky use scales in folk music? And what effect did it have on his compositions? Scales in…
The Best of the Canadian Folk Music Awards 2012
The Canadian Folk Music Awards are back for 2012, and we’ve got a roundup of the best of the…
5 Contemporary Folk Music Artists You Need to Know
Folk music has been making a comeback in recent years, with a new generation of artists carrying on the…
Abruzzo Folk Music: The Sound of the Italian Region
Abruzzo is a region in southern Italy with a rich musical heritage. This blog explores the traditional folk music…
Old Town Folk Music School is a Great Place to Learn
Old Town Folk Music School is a great place to learn how to play music. They offer a wide…