"American" music includes much more than the western classical music ... Cramer and Grace Cramer Small, pioneers, folk singers, folk song collectors. Includes tape recorded interview. Ballad operas ...

As the civil rights movement gained momentum in the 1960s, folk music gave voice to a new generation longing for equality and justice. "We Shall Overcome" is particularly well-known as a civil rights ...

A number of instruments played by famous folk artists, along with those of less-known and unknown artists, are housed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. National Museum of ...

Pete Seeger was a major figure in America’s folk revival and influenced generations of musicians—including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Billy Bragg. Before dedicating his life to music ...

The trio’s recordings of two of his songs, “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” and “Blowin’ in the Wind,” became Billboard Top 10 hits during an American renaissance in folk music.

Nobody was doing folk music in the 1990s like Jeff Buckley ... a gospel tune and became an anthem for Dust Bowl refugees in America at the time. It’s still loved today, the better part ...

A revered figure in American folk music, Tom Paxton made a lasting impact during the Vietnam War era through his poignant songwriting and powerful performances. In 1965, Paxton released one of his ...

Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions Next Friday Billy Bragg presents the second Folk America concert - Grennwich Village Revisited - featuring Judy Collins, Roger McGuinn and others.

This talk profiles the scope, practice, and development of Greek music in America with attention to its relationship to ...

Greek music has long served as a bridge between generations, continents, and cultural identities. From the bustling cafes of ...