T wo years ago, I wrote a profile on John Lomax III, the scion of Texas’ (and America’s) first family of music folklore and ...

but he’s mostly known for recasting traditional American folk songs into vibrant contemporary soundscapes. He spoke to NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Tom Casciato about his Vermont ...

Frank Sinatra's cover of John Denver's 'Leaving on a Jet Plane' may be better than the original 1969 version written by the folk singer.

Maharashtra boasts of a rich tapestry of folk music as it’s cultural legacy, and many folk artists who have taken forward ...

A folk music session that has become popular for being inclusive of all genders and disabilities recently received funding.

The performance in Sudbury on Friday and in Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday is part of a global mission to raise funds for “dear ...

The Jodhpur RIFF, one of the biggest international roots music festivals in the world, assembled an array of women musicians ...

Nowadays, a “tripod and a mobile phone” is a common sight at the park as local singers hold live webcasts. The social media frenzy is helping traditional ethnic folk songs fly out of the ...

From the evening in 1968 when he first performed his own folk songs in front of a Seoul audience up to the present, Hahn ...

Popular folk singer Nirav Barot is captivating Garba ... Nagar Me Jogi', 'Kathiyawad Na Kangre', and other devotional Garba songs 'has become a favorite during Garba events, creating a blend ...

Renowned singer Pandit Somesh Mathur has successfully concluded his 'Colours of Love' tour across the US, performing in 18 ...

But sadly, even when dowry has been a sore point, the song isn’t often sung today. As ideas of entertainment, identity and expression change, families are choosing popular film music ...