A Folk Music Renaissance, With Some Modern Concerns. Several rising British bands are using centuries-old ditties to discuss hot-button issues like prison abolition, trans rights and the gig economy.

Where the American folk music revival that began in the ’40s and ’50s often looked back in time for its inspiration and source material, the modern folk of the artists on the bill for the Los ...

However, the piano lines are simple and uninspired. She uses traditional folk lines like "and the big horns blowed and the pianos played/ and the music rose to the old man's ears," where the old man ...

The 1980s marked a fascinating period for folk music, witnessing a revival that brought it back into the limelight. This ...

Indie/folk artist Sasha Dawe has unveiled his new single 'Who I Am,' out on all music platforms. This is the first single from his upcoming EP, 'Here I Am', which is set to drop on March 21.

Ukrainian folk music is deeply connected to our history, struggles, and culture. It’s our genetic code, preserving the essence of our nation through war, colonization, and censorship.

Folk Rock . A little different from the experimental nature of indie folk, folk rock is a hybrid of traditional folk music and contemporary instrumentals. Artists like Nick Drake helped to incorporate ...

Finland’s approach to modern folk music is vastly different than the singer-songwriter-centric subgenre most Americans are familiar with. Over there, it’s not so much a harbinger of heartbreak ...

I craved modern folk music that would not ruin my mood. Halfway through the year, I found This is Lorelei, and his new release Box For Buddy, Box For Star filled my happy-folk-music shaped hole. The ...

KANPUR: Renowned folk artist and Padma Shree awardee Malini Awasthi expressed her support for the use of modern technology to popularise India's folk .

Where the American folk music revival that began in the ’40s and ’50s often looked back in time for its inspiration and source material, the modern folk of the artists on the bill for the Los ...