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 musicās most iconic interpreters, the man who captivated a generation with his extended improvised performance of āFreedomā to open the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969, has passed away at the age of 72. Richie Havens died of … Continue reading →
Moments after New Zealandās parliament announced the passing of legislation legalizing gay marriage, the gallery erupted into a hauntingly beautiful rendition of a traditional love song, āPokarekare Ana,ā in itās indigenous Maori language. This was met with resounding applause by … 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 āCanadaās First Lady of Song.ā 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 āfilm-makerās film maker,ā Les Blankās 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 →
The music world has celebrated the voice of Pete Seeger for decades, and as the legend nears his 94th birthday, his voice will be heard anew.Ā The new audio book, entitled Pete Seeger: The Storm King features Seeger performing poetry, … Continue reading →
First Lady Michelle Obama attended a CD release concert on Thursday, March 7, by the internationally acclaimed and Grammy-winning female a cappella quintet Sweet Honey In The Rock at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC,according to The Washingtonian newspaper. Mrs. … Continue reading →
Stompinā Tom Connors 1936-2013 Canadian country-folk singer Stompinā 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 stompinā that earned him his nickname, Tom … Continue reading →
