Bob Norman, who edited Sing Out! from 1970 to 1977, died on Sunday, May 4th, after a long battle with prostate cancer. A songwriter and singer, Bob had 4 recordings to his credit and a 30+ year career touring and … Continue reading →
Tuesday, April 29, 2008: Milwaukee, WI — Wisconsin’s top musicians and industry notables were recognized for their contributions to the state’s diverse music scene at the 28th Annual Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards Show, held Monday, April 28, at … Continue reading →
ST. PAUL, MN — Red House Records is pleased to announce that acoustic/pop duo Storyhill (featuring Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson) has won Indie Acoustic Project’s award for Best CD of 2007 in the acoustic ensemble category for their label … Continue reading →
Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 20 years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area based act release … Continue reading →
Bill Bolick of the popular Blue Sky Boys, died March 13th. Bill and his brother Earl, were a cornerstone of country music’s greatest vocal traditions: the brother duet. The brothers were impeccable, precise, and their poignant harmonies, accompanied usually by … Continue reading →
Marty Levitt, klezmer clarinetist and a one time popular Jewish band leader in New York in the 1960s, died on Monday, March 10th. He was 77 and lived in Brooklyn, New York.The cause of death was lung cancer and lymphoma. … Continue reading →
It was announced on March 3rd, that the first Freemuse Award will be given to Tiken Jah Fakoly from Côte d’Ivoire. Tiken Jah Fakoly is an outspoken Ivorian reggae singer who has tirelessly denounced political corruption. He is an idol … Continue reading →
MARCH 4, 2008 – NEW YORK, NY – JDub Records artists Balkan Beat Box were turned away from the border, which forced them to cancel the remainder of their scheduled US dates, including a much anticipated performance at the Langerado … Continue reading →
Kicking off the 20th International Folk Alliance Conference on Wednesday, February 20th, The Folk Awards were presented to honor merit and achievement within our community. The award winners received their trophies amongst inspired performances as well as the presentations of … Continue reading →
Pinetop Perkins celebrates his 95th birthday with his friends and Telarc Recordings with a new release Pinetop Perkins and Friends, slated for June 3rd. There are very few direct ties left to the golden age of post-World War II American … Continue reading →