Country music legend George Jones, also known as “The Possum” has reportedly passed away today. This comes after reports came last week of Jones suffering from a fever and irregular blood pressure. Jones, 81, was in the midst of a … Continue reading →
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 →
It’s that time of the week again. The weekly festival update of what’s going on around you this weekend. Sing Out! provides an international listing of folk music festivals and camps, which can be found at https://www.singout.org/fests.html. But here’s a … Continue reading →
One of folk music’s most iconic interpreters, the man who captivated a generation with his extended improvised performance of “Freedom” 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 Zealand’s parliament announced the passing of legislation legalizing gay marriage, the gallery erupted into a hauntingly beautiful rendition of a traditional love song, “Pokarekare Ana,” in it’s indigenous Maori language. This was met with resounding applause by … Continue reading →
As we move toward the hectic summer festival season, there a quite few notable events taking place. Sing Out! provides an international listing of folk music festivals and camps, which can be found at https://www.singout.org/fests.html. But here’s a sampling 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 “Canada’s First Lady of Song.” Born with … Continue reading →
This coming weekend there are a few festivals scattered about the United States, and if you’re nearby you might want stop in check out some great music. Sing Out! provides an international listing of folk music festivals and camps, which … 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 “film-maker’s film maker,” Les Blank’s talents are often overlooked by the mainstream film culture, … Continue reading →
The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) has been given a grant to create “the world’s biggest online portal of English folk music, song and dance manuscripts,” according to their news feed. The grant, awarded by the Heritage Lottery … Continue reading →
