In the 1960s, folk music transformed itself from a quaint acoustic rural sound into a form of melodic resistance. Today, we are seeing the return of this powerful art form.

One of the more enduring genres of music, one currently enjoying a modest increase in popularity, is folk music. The traditional genre often touches upon the quotidian topics of everyday life and ...

After exceedingly high demand, 1960s folk rocker Paul Simon added a new show to his upcoming 2026 U.S. tour. The announcement ...

Clergy demonstrating against ICE in Minneapolis have turned to classic ‘freedom songs’ – the music associated with protests ever since the Civil Rights Movement.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The story of America can be told through the lyrics of folk music – songs of the Great Depression, the civil rights era, and the ...

In an uncertain time, folk musician Jesse Welles is reinvigorating the spirit and relevance of the protest song, spreading messages on such topics as health insurance and ICE agents. The four-time ...

There aren't many careers that have the longevity of music. Though performing live music requires stamina, dexterity, and memory, there's a surprising number of popular musical acts formed decades ago ...

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 have covered enough arts openings to know when a company is simply launching a season and when it is trying to make a statement. Detroit Opera’s choice this year felt like the latter. Detroit ...

Beloved folk icon John McCutcheon returns to Grass Valley on Saturday, January 10, for his annual KVMR Fundraiser Concert at The Center for the Arts, continuing a cherished tradition that celebrates ...

Like the folk music it celebrates, the South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival is a living and breathing entity, constantly evolving and growing with each edition. This year’s 36th annual ...