Folk music will never die, and these forgotten folk albums from the 1970s deserve to be dusted off and enjoyed in the modern age.

Ella Jenkins, the prolific musician, educator, and entertainer known as the “First Lady of Children’s Folk Song,” has died.

It's the 41st year for the series, with five concerts by nationally known folk and bluegrass artists with optional ...

Coming up next is “Raisins and Almonds, Pomegranates and Roses: Jewish Folk Songs,” which features Kinneret Ely with ...

The African American folk singer and songwriter had decades-long career as a children's entertainer, and made a global impact ...

The American folk music legend died Monday at age 94 of natural causes. His wife of 70 years, Toshi, died last year. As with all influential musicians and songwriters, Seeger's music will live on.

but he’s mostly known for recasting traditional American folk songs into vibrant contemporary soundscapes. He spoke to NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Tom Casciato about his Vermont ...

The American Folk Art Museum looked more plucked than plucky at the close of 2011. The museum owns the most extensive collection of American folk art anywhere, along with a large selection of folk art ...

He began his professional career barely out of high school, on the road as a full-time working musician with his older ...

T Bone Burnett produced introduced early American music to millions with the “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack.

“We’ve got some really nice stuff on the program and the second half is primarily Latin American dance rhythms ... also present Three Newfoundland Folk Songs arranged by Mallinger.