Folk Music June 2012 Archive

Lately, I've been taking the opportunity to delve into the lives and careers of some of the most important, influential, and even sometimes-famous families who have helped to shape American ... Read More

People often ask me what the difference is between traditional country music and folk music, and my honest answer is "not a whole lot." Many of the songs the early ... Read More

Tift Merritt has been on the singer-songwriter scene for about ten years now, averaging about one album every other year. She's shared bills in the U.S. and overseas with some ... Read More

Most folks - even those categorically unfamiliar with the glory of American folk music - are familiar with Pete Seeger. He's one of those rare hard-core folkies who has managed ... Read More

As you could probably imagine, I come across too many artists in this job of mine than I'm capable of counting or remembering. It's rare that a completely unknown artist ... Read More

It's not unusual for hugely popular music artists to celebrate the anniversary of their most popular album by having it digitally remastered and then sending it back into the world ... Read More