Folk music has evolved and changed through the years, but it’s never really gone away. While there are a few stellar folk acts out there in the modern world today, you just can’t beat the classics.

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During the 60s, voices for change came together in song. Here are some of the most influential folk voices from this period.

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 ...

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 ...

Folk artist Katuš has been confirmed for the Cumberlandia 2026 line-up.

Among the most critically acclaimed and beloved Latin-American folk-music artists of our time, the Nicaraguan brother-sister duo known as Guardabarranco performs together less frequently than in the ...

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 ...