The first artist he signed was Judee Sill, a 27-year-old hippie/folkie from Los Angeles. Sill wrote modern devotional music – folk songs that were heavy on faith. “Jesus Was a Cross Maker ...

Pete Seeger was a major figure in America’s folk revival and influenced generations of musicians—including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Billy Bragg. Seeger’s rendition of “We Shall Overcome” ...

It pays tribute to Lisdoonvarna, a small Irish town known for its spas and popular music festivals. 'Óró, Sé Do Bheatha ‘Bhaile' by The Dubliners This old folk song was once about the Irish ...

Then he said, “Bob, are you doing only your own songs now—none of the old folk songs at all?” “Have to,” Dylan answered. “When I’m up tight and it’s raining outside and nobody’s ...

Billed as "Bob Dylan’s first demo tape," the recordings from September 1961 played an outsize role in launching the 20-year-old aspiring songwriter's career ...

Nathan Evans was working as a mail carrier when he uploaded his cover of an old whaling tune. Now he has a folk-inspired album of his own songs, which he promises people can still “sing in the car.” ...

On Saturday, a Beijing folk song reading and enjoying event was held at the Beijing Library, where readers immersed ...