He draws inspiration from the rich story-telling traditions of African griots, and the powerful vocal expressions of artistes ...

Several rising British bands are using centuries-old ditties to discuss hot-button issues like prison abolition, trans rights and the gig economy.

While Coachella and Glastonbury grab global headlines, some of the most transformative music festival experiences happen at ...

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Folk Society hosted its second annual Folk Music Festival on Saturday afternoon. Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church and its surrounding streets were filled with the ...

Sarah Ndagire is the founder of nonprofit Afriwell Hub. Contributed Sarah Ndagire has lived in several places around the ...

FOZA promises to be an unforgettable night filled with electrifying music and entertainment. Attendees can expect a vibrant atmosphere as they enjoy live performances from some of the biggest names in ...

Over the past five decades, the organization has brought noteworthy folk music to East Lansing, including stars like Nanci Griffith, Suzanne Vega, and before he recently burst onto the global ...

Grammy Award-winning guitarist, David Cullen took the stage. Legendary Ugandan Folk musician Samite joined him. The energy kept flowing as families poured into the Santander Arena for the Reading ...

“I kind of feel like I never grew up,” Geslison said. Students play both centuries old tunes and contemporary folk music. This includes bluegrass, Texas swing, melodies from the British Isles ...

The festival continues to build on its roots while expanding its vision to embrace a broader definition of folk music. "Our festival has always been about bringing people together through music," said ...

Third grade students at Don Gill Elementary School in Wellsboro demonstrated folk music and dances for parents and friends during concerts on March 27 and 28. Students demonstrated three dances ...