The 1980s marked a fascinating period for folk music, witnessing a revival that brought it back into the limelight. This ...

It was around then that the London folk scene saw the rise of other traditional artists such as Laura Marling and Noah and the Whale. In 2008, the band played their first Glastonbury Festival and ...

Twenty-year-old Stella Prince thinks the time is absolutely right to bring folk music to her generation. And she is ready to ...

Her impact on folk music and beyond is immeasurable. Known for her passionate singing and songwriting. Elenor McEvoy has made significant contributions to the contemporary folk scene. Her ...

While contemporary folk music retains its focus on political rebellion — with songs like “Take Me to Church” by Hozier critiquing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments in Russia — it removes the aspect ...

In the late 60s, Bob Dylan yearned to break away from the constraints of the folk genre -- and from the notion of "genre" ...

Sam Amidon mines the ‘intensity & strangeness’ of tradition to make music uniquely his ... for recasting traditional American folk songs into vibrant contemporary soundscapes.

PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of contemporary folk music with Antje Duvekot and Goodnight Moonshine (Molly Venter and Eben Pariser) on Saturday, Dec. 14, at ...

Michael Stock's Folk and Acoustic Music has been a mainstay of the South Florida airwaves since 1981, bringing listeners the best of traditional and contemporary folk music every Sundays from 2 to ...

Celebrating India’s rich and diverse musical heritage with a series of regionally inspired releases, Tips Music Limited and ...