Folk rock broke out in the 1960s, and some songs slipped under the radar, taking years to become popular thanks to younger ...

Buffalo Springfield released the track "For What It's Worth," inspired by a Los Angeles protest that became tied to the Vietnam War.

This American singer/songwriter is one of the most well-known activists in the folk-rock genre. Her contemporary hits aside, Joan Baez has penned a number of protest songs over the last 60 years and ...

Regardless of technological advancements or changing music trends, folk music never seems to go out of style. This may have to do with roots music forming the DNA from which most music styles evolve.

Folk originates from the German word "volk," which means "the people." And that's what folk is at its core: from the people, documented and shared with individual experience in mind. The late 19th ...

Danny Thompson, a founding member of British folk rock band Pentangle, has died at the age of 86. The legendary folk rock bass player is known for his work with music luminaries like Kate Bush, John ...

In its essence, folk music is music for the people — an art form inextricably intertwined with the soul of a region. Its nature is inherently visual, conjuring vivid imagery with just a single ...

Fans of acoustic folk rock are in for a treat on Thursday, Feb. 13, when Gathering Time takes the stage at My Father’s Place. The Long Island-based trio, known for their signature tight harmonies and ...

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Freedy Johnston at his official showcase at Kansas City's Folk Alliance International Conference in February. In contrast to other acts, Johnston took a curiously casual approach to the performance.

ST. PETER — An eclectic lineup of entertainment — from West African dances to rustic folk songs to zydeco music — will be offered at the 2024 Rock Bend Folk Festival. Now in its 33rd year, the free ...