Folk music pioneer Michael Hurley, known as the "Godfather of freak folk," has died. He was 83. The singer's family shared news of his death on Thursday in a statement posted by Hurley's record ...

The Ten Pound Fiddle, a folk music organization in Lansing, Michigan, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The organization's longevity is attributed to its dedicated volunteers, strong financial ...

The King was described as being “jolly” and “in great spirits” by guests as he played a recorder made out of a carrot at a music reception at Windsor Castle. Charles returned to official ...

He recently completed a new album and had just returned from weekend performances at the Big Ears music festival in Knoxville, Tenn. Known as a pioneer of “outsider folk,” Hurley cut his teeth ...

It also aimed to promote that traditional music and dance could be "lifelong interests", with those taking part ranging from infants to university students, along with those who are now ...

Volume Alpha by Daniel Rosenfeld (C418), has been inducted into the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry after ...

The "Godfather of freak folk" was for a prolific half-century the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit. He alone was Snock. There is no other. Friends, family, and the music ...

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April 4, 2025 • Sometimes called the father of freak-folk, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter lived, worked and died on his own terms. April 4, 2025 • Elton John partnered with Brandi Carlile ...

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