On the evening of February 7, hammered dulcimer master Bill Spence passed away, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old, and I would be doing him a major discredit if I limit the description of his accomplishments … Continue reading →
On Saturday May 5, 2018 the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck, New Jersey publicly unveiled a statue honoring the life and work of Pete Seeger. Located in the Puffin Sculpture Garden, the outdoor statue has been installed near the start … Continue reading →
Liam O’Flynn (Liam Óg Ó Floinn) 1945-2018 Irish music lost its master piper on March 14th with the death of Liam O’Flynn after a long illness. Long regarded as the greatest piper of his generation his musical career was long … Continue reading →
The folk world lost an icon on Sunday, June 11th, as Rosalie Sorrels passed away at the age of 83. A Grammy-nominated singer whose career spanned decades, she was an independent spirit who left her husband in the mid-’60s to … Continue reading →
We sadly note the passing of the great Texas singer, songwriter and interpreter, Jimmy LaFave, who died the evening of May 21st from a rare, deadly form of cancer (an aggressive type of sarcoma). He was 61. Along with his … Continue reading →
Bill Ochs, a contributor to Sing Out! in the 1970s, and a world-class performer and teacher of Irish traditional music – called a major figure in the “renaissance of the tin whistle” by NPR – passed away on Oct 5th … Continue reading →
During the evening of September 30th, the legendary Oscar Brand passed away at the age of 96. He died peacefully in his home in Great Neck, New York after a two week battle with pneumonia. The accomplishments of Oscar Brand … Continue reading →
For any of us baby boomer folkies who came to this great community of music we called folk in the early- to mid-1960s, the Weavers were our perfect gateway drug. I can admit to a sense of awe and gratitude … Continue reading →
Canadian folk music icon Penny Lang passed away in the early morning of July 31 at her home in British Columbia. Penny had celebrated her 74th birthday two weeks earlier surrounded by family and friends. It is believed that Penny … Continue reading →
There are numerous festivals to enjoy every summer and opportunities to join loyal nomadic families of folkies who come out to enjoy spectacular performances and good times with good friends. Newport, Philadelphia, Kerrville, Falcon Ridge and so many other festivals … Continue reading →
