Wolfchild is a Portland, Oregon-based cinematic folk-rock band with influences ranging from the immersive earthy sounds of ...

The awards will be presented on the first night of Folk Alliance International's 38th annual conference, set for Jan. 21-25 in New Orleans. By Paul Grein Just five days after receiving 2026 Grammy ...

The set-up for a typical Jesse Welles video is simple: the 32-year-old stands in an open field under a string of powerlines, clutching an acoustic guitar. From behind a tousled, curly mop of hair, he ...

Folk music is the heartbeat of storytelling – raw, intimate, and unflinchingly human. It speaks for the voiceless, gives shape to protest, and captures the quiet ache of everyday life. From ancient ...

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 ...

Thousands of travelers will head to New Orleans in January for the 38th annual Folk Alliance International Conference, the largest gathering of folk musicians and industry officials worldwide. ByGary ...

Robert Gordon's transporting film draws on 100 hours of footage that has never been seen before, presenting performances of timeless power. The movie presents a far richer, more wide-ranging and ...

Music in India isn’t just entertainment, it’s identity. Every region carries its own rhythm, language, and tradition, which together create one of the richest musical landscapes in the world. From ...

With its poetic lyrics and haunting melodies, contemporary folk music is, at its best, deeply evocative. The elusive genre is hard to pin down, often blending traditional acoustics with elements of ...

Michael Stock has been hosting “Folk & Acoustic Music” on WLRN, South Florida Public Radio for over 30 years. Michael was introduced to folk music back in high school when a teacher at Miami Beach ...

The documentary from Dennis Harvey and Lars Lovén, world premiering in the Locarno Critics' Week, tunes into songs from The Mary Wallopers, Young Spencer and more that carry "the oppression of the ...

Music festivals are one of the many joys of summer, and the Philadelphia region is no stranger to a tapestry of showings. But with old-school genres such as folk struggling to keep up with new ...