Articles related to "American Folk Music"

Suite101 takes ride along with the trains of America, and the songs inspired by them.

Folk Music has been with us since the beginning, the realm of the workers and common people. The history of Folk is the history of civilization.

New York City is the unofficial home of American Folk Music, as folkies through the 20th century have gone there to find like hearts and share their music.

The soundtrack of many an old Western film owes a great debt to Aaron Copland, a twentieth-century composer strongly associated with creating "Americana."

Odetta was one of the greatest voices of the 20th century. The civil rights activist passed away on Decmeber 2, 2008, in New York City.

Two of the greatest songs in American Folk Music were born out of gruesome disasters. Suite101 investigates "The Wreck of the Old 97" and "The Ballad of Casey Jones.

The music of wandering travelers and railroad hobos is all but forgotten in this age of rock and roll. Much of our modern music has its roots in traditional folk singing.

4.5/5: Bruce Springsteen’s “We Shall Overcome” mines the work of a folk legend to produce an inspired tribute to human dignity and survival.

Antonin Dvorák wrote his 9th Symphony in the spirit of America's search for a particular national identity. Though perhaps inaccurate, his symphony remains ever popular.

4/5: Country-folk legend Ramblin' Jack Elliott returns with an introspective new album that tackles such lofty themes as aging, dying and opium dens.

Famed folk singer Eliza Gilkyson discusses her father, Hollywood song man Terry Gilkyson

5/5: Elvis Perkins' Ash Wednesday balances poetic, introspective lyrics and strong, catchy melodies. It's a stunning debut for this up-and-coming musician.

Poetry is a highly musical art. Using forms that emphasize the oral and aural history of the genre can increase the power of poems.

She was known as the voice of the Civil Rights Movement during the sixties and today despite being wheel chair bound Odetta continues to inspire musicians and fans alike.

If it were not for a nursery rhyme, there would be no Peter, Paul, and Mary. Read on for the story of their formation.

Suite101 does the shopping for you with ideas on the perfect gift for the Folk fan in your life.

Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening With Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reunites the heroes of one of the best rock bands that never existed.

Students need background information about the cultures from which the music they are studying originates in order for them to develop an appreciation for it.

Suite101 compiles the greatest work songs in Folk Music to celebrate Labor Day and the people who made it possible.

To honor all those that stood side by side to ensure freedom for all, Suite101 counts down the five greatest songs of the Civil Rights Movement.

Suite101 explores some of the classic comic songs about trains. Get your ticket ready, and watch your step.