This era's festivals were instrumental in keeping the folk tradition alive and thriving, drawing crowds that cherished both the nostalgic and the new sounds of folk music. Celtic music played a ...

Lead Belly is another important figure in the early stages of folk. You might recognize one of his trademark songs " Where Did You Sleep Last Night ." The song dates back to the 1800s, but was sung by ...

Sometimes there was a short chorus after each verse so that everybody could join in. Instrumental folk music is used to accompany traditional dances such as a céilí in Ireland. Back to top What ...

Chaozhou music is a general term for the folk instrumental music popular in the Chaozhou region of Guangdong Province. Its forms vary and its style is characteristic of the southern lands.

SiriusXM radio programmer Mary Sue Twohy has been selected to be inducted into the Folk Radio Hall of Fame this year. The award will be given out at the 2025 Folk Alliance International Conference on ...

Four more acts have been announced for music festival Folk by the Oak in Hatfield Park this summer, including Grace Petrie.