These folk songs from 1963 were a sign of the times, and countless genre-defining songs of the era would soon follow.

These three 2010s indie folk tracks are the perfect partners to a cold, rainy day. They sit with you best amid gloomy weather ...

Folk music legend Linda Perhacs, 82, was reported missing eight months after she was released from a residential care facility. On Monday, the “Dolphin” singer’s friend Mark McNeill took to Instagram ...

The 1970s was a golden era for music, with female folk singers creating some of the decade’s most memorable and influential songs. These talented women attracted audiences with their mesmerizing ...

An estimated 405 million people – or about 6% of the world’s total population – are adherents of folk or traditional religions. These are faiths that are closely associated with a particular group of ...

Born in Austin, Texas in 1915, Alan Lomax (USA) grew up surrounded by music. His father was a folklorist – an expert who specialises in folklore and cultural practices – and was fascinated by cowboy ...

The program will begin with a violin-piano piece by Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) Hebrew Love Song, in which the Russian ...

Ireland has thousands of folk songs, some of which are known all over the world. They often sing about history, Irish heroes, and the fight for independence. Ciaran is a comedian based in West Belfast ...

How do you respect tradition while also making sure you feel like yourself? Matilda Welin explores how re-invented, non-binary national dress is gaining popularity with a new generation. What is your ...

Faced with Russia’s efforts to erase Ukrainian culture, people have embraced traditional music as a way to reconnect with their past and affirm their identity. Roksolaniya, a traditional Ukrainian ...