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 →
Peter Paul & Mary announced on their website that their spring tour has been cancelled. Mary Travers recently underwent two back surgeries and the healing process has taken longer than anticipated. The good news is that her doctors anticipate a … Continue reading →
There have been many discussions of stereotypes and images conjured up by songs and even the words “folk music”. Mention “folk music” or “Kumbayah” to someone who is not intimately involved with the music, and images of sweaters, paisley dresses … 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 →
OWENSBORO, KY: February 28, 2008 – The International Bluegrass Music Museum has now opened registration to its 2008 Monroe-Style Mandolin Camp. This popular, internationally attended camp coincides with the anniversary of Bill Monroe’s birth (he would have been 97 on … Continue reading →
The Gretsch Company, one of the world’s most well-known drum and guitar manufacturers, will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2008. Throughout the year, Gretsch will celebrate by introducing new lines of limited edition anniversary drums, guitars, and other Gretsch products; … 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 →
From Afghanistan to Congo and Norway, the annual Music Freedom Day is marked on Monday, March 3rd. Death threats in Yemen, murder cases in Mexico, new satelite tv restrictions in the Middle East, court cases in Turkey … If you … Continue reading →
The American Arts Alliance is a national co-sponsor of Arts Advocacy Day and encourages performing arts supporters to come to Washington, D.C. on March 31-April 1, 2008 and take part in the largest organized national arts action summit. Hundreds of … Continue reading →