Though it's hard to pin down exactly how many covers are out there, the most popular in folk rock have generated thousands of ...

In the 1960s and 1970s, the most popular rock and roll subgenre was, without a doubt, folk rock. Popularized by groups and artists such as Bob Dylan, The Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and CSN, ...

It was disappointing to witness the backlash over the Calgary Folk Music Festival’s decision to program Atlanta rapper Killer ...

Folk songs have a particular place in the world. Unlike many other genres, folk songs are meant to be meditated on. Listeners are meant to chew on the lyrics to gain some understanding of the world ...

Did you miss out on the wonderfulness that was the Vancouver Folk Music Festival this past weekend? Here’s where we insert ...

With its poetic lyrics and haunting melodies, contemporary folk music is, at its best, deeply evocative. The elusive genre is hard to pin down, often blending traditional acoustics with elements of ...

Singer Eddie Keogh can’t quite convey how shocked he is by his band’s success. Because, it should be noted, Kingfishr plays Irish folk music. “It’s more likely that you would win the lotto,” Keogh ...

The most recent song making the rounds is the sullen, hauntingly beautiful tune "500 Miles" (also known as "500 Miles Away ...

The San Francisco Free Folk Festival hits the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park today for its 50th edition, turning the ...