Everyone knows about the greats like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and others who propelled the folk movement in the 20th century. But what about the unsung heroes, the “deep cut” artists who don ...

The Folk Alliance International (FAI)'s 2026 Artist of the Year Award is one of the folk world’s standout recognitions. Sponsored by the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, the award honors musicians ...

Folk musicians have never been a group of musicians to over publicize or make their appearance known. They always lurk in shadows and do what they do best, which is to put great truthful sentiments on ...

The Folk Collective has announced its second cohort of artists. Building on the success of its inaugural cohort, this program continues to connect audiences throughout New England with a fuller, more ...

Inductees To Be Honored March 24, 2026, at the Boch Center Wang Theatre BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2026 ...

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 ...

I'm With Her's new album, "Wild and Clear and Blue," reflects on the passage of time and honors influences like Nanci Griffith and John Prine. The trio, comprised of Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and ...

Nominations for the International Folk Music Awards are now open. This year all Folk Alliance Members are eligible to submit nominations for the Album, Song and Artist of the Year categories. Folk ...

Folk music legend Ted Egan has died. He was 93. No cause of death was reported. Egan reportedly died on Dec. 4. “It is with sadness, but also great pride that Nerys Evans and the Egan family marks the ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. The Bay Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and ...

RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond Folk Festival returns to the riverfront for its 21st year, celebrating folk music and community over three days. This year there will be a special tribute to Justin Golden ...

It’s well known that American folk music owes a lot to Greenwich Village in New York. If you take a tour through the area, it’s impossible to miss the homages to legends of the ’60s and ’70s like Bob ...