The story of the Georgian band East Duo and their track "Chubina" is a powerful reminder that genuine emotional resonance ...

Brian Turk, a 47-year-old bassist, understands how folk music might seem irrelevant today, especially in comparison to its explosion in the ‘50s and ‘60s. But he’s adamant this unique American art ...

In the bustling Folk Arts Rare Records shop in City Heights, owner Brendan Boyle is flipping through a cardboard box of records. "There's really important blues ...

If you’ve noticed the word “folk” slapped onto memes and TikTok videos, usually followed by a long string of crying emojis, you’re not alone. The latest irony trend borrows from Black slang to signal ...

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 ...

(Nairobi) – The death in custody of a prominent Cameroon opposition leader, Anicet Ekane, should be impartially, promptly, and effectively investigated, Human Rights Watch said today. “The death in ...

The Holiday Folk Fair International, now in its 82nd year, ends Sunday. The fair celebrates the cultural heritage of people who live in southeast Wisconsin. This year's theme centers on traditional ...

Bob Augustine, who performs as Folk-IndieBob, released his debut album earlier this year. ”It represents part of my journey through the heartbreak of losing my wife and the healing that is still ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Paul Biya, 92, was sworn in Thursday for another seven-year term after winning Cameroon’s contested October ...

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, doors open at 10; 11 a.m. Sunday, doors open at 10 Where: Spokane Falls Community College, The Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Cost: Free The Spokane Fall Folk Festival is celebrating ...

Jackson, Mississippi, will host the 82nd National Folk Festival for a three-year residency from 2025 to 2027. The festival will feature over 300 musicians, dancers, and craftspeople with performances ...

What makes folk music, folk music? Is it its sound, or thematic and tonal origin? Well, like all music genres, there isn’t one thing that defines folk music. However, if one were trying to narrow down ...