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A pioneering protest singer, American folk legend Joan Baez draws on jazz and flamenco for her intricate picking patterns
Ever since the '60s, Joan Baez has delivered a message with her music, but she was never going to be a two-chord folkie with ...
Ella Jenkins, 'first lady' of children's music, remembered for championing social justice through song
The African American folk singer and songwriter had decades-long career as a children's entertainer, and made a global impact ...
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Forgotten Folk Albums From the 1970s You’ve Never Experienced (But Should)
Folk music will never die, and these forgotten folk albums from the 1970s deserve to be dusted off and enjoyed in the modern age.
10 Native American Artists and Musicians You Should Know
Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the talents and achievements of Indigenous artists and musicians who have ...
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Sam Amidon mines the ‘intensity & strangeness’ of tradition to make music uniquely his own Sam ... mostly known for recasting traditional American folk songs into vibrant contemporary soundscapes.
Ella Jenkins, celebrated songwriter and ‘First Lady of Children’s Music,’ dies at 100
Ella Jenkins, the prolific, multigenerational musical pioneer who became known as the 'First Lady of Children's Music,' died ...
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American Patchwork Quartet: Bridging Cultures with Grammy Nomination
The American Patchwork Quartet, featuring Indian-American singer Falu, has been nominated for a Grammy in the 'Best Folk Album' category. This nomination recognizes Falu's fusion of Indian classics ...