Folk music is traditional music that belongs to a particular culture or group of people. Most folk music includes singing and musical instruments. It is music created by ordinary people within a ...

But the violinist is known for… Folk legend Joan Baez reflects on a life in music and activism After six decades performing, folk legend Joan Baez is saying farewell to music with a tour this ...

The Smithsonian's collections and archives are a rich source of information on American folk music and its many genres. Smithsonian Folkways is home to a significant collection of folk music ...

Genevieve with the finest selection of folk music from around the Midlands and beyond. Brought up in Warwickshire and trained in drama at Stratford-on-Avon, Genevieve has been a folkie since the ...

As the civil rights movement gained momentum in the 1960s, folk music gave voice to a new generation longing for equality and justice. "We Shall Overcome" is particularly well-known as a civil rights ...

Read about the traditonal instruments of Wales, the history of the music, and the modern artists influenced by Wales' heritage. What are these? All the latest folk highlights, news and reviews on ...