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 →
For most of the country springtime has finally arrived, and that means there’s a slew of festivals on the horizon. Sing Out! provides an international listing of folk music festivals and camps, which can be found at www.singout.org/fests.html. But here’s … Continue reading →
If you’re on the East Coast and looking for a good concert this spring, check out Chris Thile and Brad Mahldau’s newly announced tour dates for April. This series will be the second collaboration for these two musicians, having shared … Continue reading →
The Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) has announced it’s fourth annual pair of one-day mini-conferences. The first will be held on June 1st at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI, while the second will be on June 9th … Continue reading →
The opening concert for the 2013 World Music Expo (WOMEX) will be held at the Wales Millenium Centre’s Donald Gordon Theater in the UK on the evening of Wednesday, October 23rd. Cerys Matthews, a Welsh singer-songwriter and broadcaster, has been … 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 World Music Expo (WOMEX) has announced its short list of potential host cities for the 2015-2017 season. The internationally acclaimed festival encompasses a trade fair, conferences, networking sessions, and awards, making it a great location for musicians to meet … 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. 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 →
Stompin’ Tom Connors 1936-2013 Canadian country-folk singer Stompin’ 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 stompin’ that earned him his nickname, Tom … Continue reading →
