Bob Brozman, the steel-guitar innovator and ethnomusicologist who got his start playing on the streets of Santa Cruz, has died. Details have not yet been confirmed, but he was discovered at home yesterday (April 24th). He was 59. Bob was … Continue reading →
One of folk musicâs most iconic interpreters, the man who captivated a generation with his extended improvised performance of âFreedomâ to open the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969, has passed away at the age of 72. Richie Havens died of … Continue reading →
Icon of Canadian music, country singer Rita MacNeil has passed away after complications stemming from surgery. Known for her powerful songwriting and unique back story, Rita has been referred to by some as âCanadaâs First Lady of Song.â Born with … Continue reading →
Les Blank, a film maker known for his ability to capture American musical traditions in his independent films, has passed away Sunday at age 77. A âfilm-makerâs film maker,â Les Blankâs talents are often overlooked by the mainstream film culture, … Continue reading →
Lawrence McKiver, the founder and former leader of the McIntosh County Shouters, a Georgia-based music group known as the last remaining American vestige of the West African ring shouting tradition, passed away on March 25th at the age of 97. … Continue reading →
Eclectic singer-songwriter Jason Molina, best known as the centerpiece and creator of the Songs:Ohia and as the leader of Magnolia Electric Co., died this past Saturday, March 16th at his home in Indianapolis at the age of 39. Jason Molina … Continue reading →
Stompinâ Tom Connors 1936-2013 Canadian country-folk singer Stompinâ Tom Connors passed away at the age of 77 on Wednesday, March 6th. Best known for his emblematic black cowboy hat and the rhythmic foot stompinâ that earned him his nickname, Tom … Continue reading →
Tam Kearney: March 17th 1940 â March 6th 2013 Tam Kearney, co-founder of Torontoâs influential and lamented folk club Fiddlerâs Green, irreverent on-stage mouthpiece of The Friends of Fiddlerâs Green and the man directly or indirectly responsible for so much … Continue reading →
Today the music world mourns the loss of Magic Slim, a famed Chicago bluesman who held true to his rough and ready Mississippi roots. After a 58-year long career, Mr. Slim died February 21, 2013 following surgery concerning a bleeding … Continue reading →
We sadly note the passing of Doug Dillard: Founding member of the Dillards, a bluegrass band that made headway for the country folk/rock genre. The Dillards were also well-known for their recurring role the Darlings, a gritty and fun bluegrass … Continue reading →
