Morna: The Traditional Folk Music of Corsica
Morna is the traditional folk music of Corsica, and is known for its melancholy and emotive sound. This type…
Music in the Valley Folk and Wine Festival
The Music in the Valley Folk and Wine Festival is a great annual event that takes place in the…
The Origin Stories of Folk Music
Folk music has a long and complex history. This type of music has been around for centuries, and its…
Folk Music Lovers Will Appreciate “Leviathan”
Folk music lovers will appreciate the depth and detail in “Leviathan,” the new album from singer-songwriter Levi Richardson. Richardson’s…
The Anthology of American Folk Music: Volume 1 – Ballads
The Anthology of American Folk Music is a six-album compilation released in 1952 by Folkways Records (catalogue FP 251,…
10 Folk Music Places to Visit in England
England is full of wonderful places to visit, especially if you love folk music. Here are 10 of the…
Rese Jhordan Street Folk Music Festival
The Rese Jhordan Street Folk Music Festival is a great annual event that takes place in the heart of…
Fishguard Folk Music Festival Is a Must-See Event
The Fishguard Folk Music Festival is a must-see event for any music lover. With a wide range of acts…
Bulgarian Folk Women Musicians of the 1980s
In the 1980s, a group of Bulgarian folk women musicians gained international fame for their unique sound and style….
The Great Depression and the Folk Music Publishers
In the midst of the Great Depression, folk music publishers were some of the few businesses that continued to…
When the Folk Music Was Born in the United States
When the folk music was born in the United States, it was a way for the people to express…
Is It Fair Use to Play Classic Folk Music?
We take a look at the debate surrounding the use of classic folk songs and ask whether it is…