Episode 174 features singer-songwriter Chiara D., musician Taylor Dallas Vidic, Minneapolis pianist and singer Scottie Miller ...

During the 60s, voices for change came together in song. Here are some of the most influential folk voices from this period.

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 ...

What do you think of when you think of American folk music? Perhaps Pete Seeger ballads come to mind. Maybe you are reminded of American classics such as “Yankee Doodle” or the music of Bob Dylan. The ...

Just because it sounds pretty, doesn't mean it's a piece of cake. Here are three folk songs from the 70s that are actually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The story of America can be told through the lyrics of folk music – songs of the Great Depression, the civil rights era, and the ...

An American folk rock legend is celebrating the 55th anniversary of his biggest hit. Don McLean, best known for the iconic ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The guitarist mined the scholar Harry Smith’s LP collection, recording her takes on songs rooted in regions the United States has been in conflict with since 1970.