Articles related to "Folk Music"
Béla Bartok: Folk Music Collector
Brief biography of Hungarian composer Béla Bartok, whose work was greatly influenced by his country's folk music.
bela bartok • bartok folk music collector • bartok hungarian composer • bartok concerto for orchestra • bartok bluebeard's castle
Brief biography of Hungarian composer Béla Bartok, whose work was greatly influenced by his country's folk music.
bela bartok • bartok folk music collector • bartok hungarian composer • bartok concerto for orchestra • bartok bluebeard's castle
Dave Potts Worth More Than $12.99
Dave Potts is a talented singer/songwriter. His latest CD shines through.
dave potts • christian folk music • singer/songwriter • $12.99 • cd reviews
Dave Potts is a talented singer/songwriter. His latest CD shines through.
dave potts • christian folk music • singer/songwriter • $12.99 • cd reviews
Exploding sessions
Some folk music sessions are becoming so popular they are fit to burst.
folk • music • sessions
Some folk music sessions are becoming so popular they are fit to burst.
folk • music • sessions
Global folk meltdown
Distinctive regional folk music styles are disappearing. True or false? Should we care?
folk • music • traditional • traditions • instruments
Distinctive regional folk music styles are disappearing. True or false? Should we care?
folk • music • traditional • traditions • instruments
Great music, lousy image
With one or two exceptions, folk music needs a better image. Here's why.
folk • traditional music • image
With one or two exceptions, folk music needs a better image. Here's why.
folk • traditional music • image
Living Stories
Some stories can take on a life of their own. They can even come back and haunt the storyteller. Read and find out how it happened one time to this storyteller.
story • storyteller • living stories • kingston • irsh folk music
Some stories can take on a life of their own. They can even come back and haunt the storyteller. Read and find out how it happened one time to this storyteller.
story • storyteller • living stories • kingston • irsh folk music
On the fiddle again
Most instruments used in folk music go in and out favour. At the moment the fiddle seems to be on a roll.
folk • music • fiddle • violin
Most instruments used in folk music go in and out favour. At the moment the fiddle seems to be on a roll.
folk • music • fiddle • violin
Oneida in Concert
Oneida—Brooklyn's psychedelic, indie darlings—put on an inspired, larger-than-life performance that wows Montreal's musical connoisseurs. Folk101 gets you inside.
oneida • music • folk101 • brooklyn • indie
Oneida—Brooklyn's psychedelic, indie darlings—put on an inspired, larger-than-life performance that wows Montreal's musical connoisseurs. Folk101 gets you inside.
oneida • music • folk101 • brooklyn • indie
Preserving Native Folk Music
As our world became more industrialized native folk songs began to dissapear. Through the efforts of many dedicated composers much of this heritage has been preserved.
folk songs • folk music • native folk songs • folk singing • wax cylinder
As our world became more industrialized native folk songs began to dissapear. Through the efforts of many dedicated composers much of this heritage has been preserved.
folk songs • folk music • native folk songs • folk singing • wax cylinder
Simply difficult
Some instruments in folk music are cheap and look easy to play, so lots of people use them. Oh dear!
folk • music • instruments • whistle • bodhran
Some instruments in folk music are cheap and look easy to play, so lots of people use them. Oh dear!
folk • music • instruments • whistle • bodhran
The Folk Music Revival in the 1960s
History and analysis of musicians and songwriters of 1960s folk music.
bob dylan • joan baez • mimi farina • folk music • arlo guthrie
History and analysis of musicians and songwriters of 1960s folk music.
bob dylan • joan baez • mimi farina • folk music • arlo guthrie
Traditions they are a'changing
While some folk musicians are fiercely traditional, others prefer to take liberties. Bless 'em all.
folk • music • traditional • modern • musicians
While some folk musicians are fiercely traditional, others prefer to take liberties. Bless 'em all.
folk • music • traditional • modern • musicians
What's in a name?
Like it or not, the search for a universally accepted label for this music continues. Here's why.
folk • music • traditional • roots • name
Like it or not, the search for a universally accepted label for this music continues. Here's why.
folk • music • traditional • roots • name
Bruce Springsteen's Latest
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.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • pete seeger • seeger • we shall overcome: the seeger sessions
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.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • pete seeger • seeger • we shall overcome: the seeger sessions
Kris Delmhorst Review
5/5: In Strange Conversation, Kris Delmhorst reworks classic poems as folk songs, and in the process, creates her own artistic masterpiece.
kris delmhorst • strange conversation • album • new release • folk
5/5: In Strange Conversation, Kris Delmhorst reworks classic poems as folk songs, and in the process, creates her own artistic masterpiece.
kris delmhorst • strange conversation • album • new release • folk
Edmonton, AB in Canada has a Full Arts Scene
Travel to downtown Edmonton, Alberta for the top festivals in theatre, art, dance, opera and music in western Canada.
edmonton alberta • western canada • arts scene • ab vacation • alberta ballet
Travel to downtown Edmonton, Alberta for the top festivals in theatre, art, dance, opera and music in western Canada.
edmonton alberta • western canada • arts scene • ab vacation • alberta ballet
Flamenco Singing Guitar and Dance
Spain is possibly the last European country with a flourishing indigenous folk music. But it is not easy to find the real thing. Coín aficionados were not disappointed.
flamenco singing • traditional spanish folk music • pepe de la isla • the earthquake from cadiz • spanish culture
Spain is possibly the last European country with a flourishing indigenous folk music. But it is not easy to find the real thing. Coín aficionados were not disappointed.
flamenco singing • traditional spanish folk music • pepe de la isla • the earthquake from cadiz • spanish culture
Gregory Page Interview
Gregory Page discusses the “Eurocana” style of his new album, Love Made Me Drunk, in Part 1 of Folk101’s exclusive interview.
gregory page • page • san diego • love made me drunk • interview
Gregory Page discusses the “Eurocana” style of his new album, Love Made Me Drunk, in Part 1 of Folk101’s exclusive interview.
gregory page • page • san diego • love made me drunk • interview
Gregory Page Interview, Continued
Folk101 continues its conversation with Gregory Page with a discussion of his hometown San Diego and the advantages of being an independent musician.
gregory page • page • san diego • love made me drunk • interview
Folk101 continues its conversation with Gregory Page with a discussion of his hometown San Diego and the advantages of being an independent musician.
gregory page • page • san diego • love made me drunk • interview
Gregory Page Interview, Final Word
Folk101 concludes its interview with Gregory Page by examining how and why he continues to produce music.
gregory page • page • san diego • love made me drunk • interview
Folk101 concludes its interview with Gregory Page by examining how and why he continues to produce music.
gregory page • page • san diego • love made me drunk • interview
Gregory Page: Love Made Me Drunk
4/5: With Love Made Me Drunk, Gregory Page has created a highly successful concept album, where Paris shines as both a romantic and haunted setting for the musician.
gregory page • love made me drunk • album review • review • san diego
4/5: With Love Made Me Drunk, Gregory Page has created a highly successful concept album, where Paris shines as both a romantic and haunted setting for the musician.
gregory page • love made me drunk • album review • review • san diego
Jill Phillips Interview
If you’ve read my review of Jill Phillips’ latest, the wonderful "Nobody’s Got It All Together," you already know she is a sister with something to say.
jill phillips • nobody's got it all together • square pegs • christian indie music • christian folk music
If you’ve read my review of Jill Phillips’ latest, the wonderful "Nobody’s Got It All Together," you already know she is a sister with something to say.
jill phillips • nobody's got it all together • square pegs • christian indie music • christian folk music
Jose Gonzalez Live in Concert
Folk music’s newest star José González puts on a gracious, understated show for a Montreal audience. The set included hits from his album Veneer and a few surprises.
josé gonzález • gonzález • live • concert • montreal
Folk music’s newest star José González puts on a gracious, understated show for a Montreal audience. The set included hits from his album Veneer and a few surprises.
josé gonzález • gonzález • live • concert • montreal
Mark Kozelek in Concert
Sun Kil Moon’s frontman Mark Kozelek plays an artistic and introspective show in Montreal. Folk101 brings you highlights from his moving set.
mark kozelek • kozelek • sun kil moon • folk music • indie music
Sun Kil Moon’s frontman Mark Kozelek plays an artistic and introspective show in Montreal. Folk101 brings you highlights from his moving set.
mark kozelek • kozelek • sun kil moon • folk music • indie music
Matt Costa in Concert
Matt Costa performs an inspired set to a sold-out crowd in Montreal, treating listeners to most of his debut album Songs We Sing and a few well-chosen covers.
matt costa • costa • folk • folk music • pop
Matt Costa performs an inspired set to a sold-out crowd in Montreal, treating listeners to most of his debut album Songs We Sing and a few well-chosen covers.
matt costa • costa • folk • folk music • pop
Montreal Jazz Festival Picks
Folk101 presents readers with its surefire but budget-conscious picks for folk music at this year’s Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.
montreal international jazz festival • festival international de jazz de montréal • jazz • montreal • canada
Folk101 presents readers with its surefire but budget-conscious picks for folk music at this year’s Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.
montreal international jazz festival • festival international de jazz de montréal • jazz • montreal • canada
Musicians for Kids! Part I
There are all sorts of ways to expose your student or your child to some wonderful music experiences in hopes that it will create or stimulate a desire for continued involvement of this extraordinary artform.
tom chapin • burl ives • music • students • folk music
There are all sorts of ways to expose your student or your child to some wonderful music experiences in hopes that it will create or stimulate a desire for continued involvement of this extraordinary artform.
tom chapin • burl ives • music • students • folk music
Rus: Folk Musik Instruments - Part 1
History & description of Rus folk musical insruments. Learn about some unique and very interesting musical instruments.
rus • russia • ukraine • belarus • music
History & description of Rus folk musical insruments. Learn about some unique and very interesting musical instruments.
rus • russia • ukraine • belarus • music
Springsteen's Protest (Pt. 1)
In We Shall Overcome, Bruce Springsteen voices a subtle, but powerful message of political protest. Part 1 explores the album’s pro-labor and anti-racism messages.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
In We Shall Overcome, Bruce Springsteen voices a subtle, but powerful message of political protest. Part 1 explores the album’s pro-labor and anti-racism messages.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
The Handsome Family
4.5/5: The Handsome Family return with a stellar new album that twists traditional country elements into a deeply moving and often disturbing vision of the modern world.
the handsome family • last days of wonder • review • album review • cd review
4.5/5: The Handsome Family return with a stellar new album that twists traditional country elements into a deeply moving and often disturbing vision of the modern world.
the handsome family • last days of wonder • review • album review • cd review
Unsigned: Derek Olive
Folk101’s Unsigned Series presents Derek Olive—a Montreal-based, singer/songwriter and guitar virtuoso whose debut album Our Passing Nows will be launched July 14th.
derek olive • our passing nows • unsigned • brett hooton • montreal
Folk101’s Unsigned Series presents Derek Olive—a Montreal-based, singer/songwriter and guitar virtuoso whose debut album Our Passing Nows will be launched July 14th.
derek olive • our passing nows • unsigned • brett hooton • montreal
Composer Mikhail Glinka's Life
Brief biography of Mikhail Glinka - his life and works. Famous for Russian folk-themed opera, Ruslan and Lyudmila. Master of Russian symphonic music.
mikhail glinka • glinka biography • first russian nationalist composer • glinka father of russian music • a life for the tsar
Brief biography of Mikhail Glinka - his life and works. Famous for Russian folk-themed opera, Ruslan and Lyudmila. Master of Russian symphonic music.
mikhail glinka • glinka biography • first russian nationalist composer • glinka father of russian music • a life for the tsar
Singing Russia
This is an article detailing a volunteer opportunity with The Earthwatch Institute.
singing russia • russia • ethnography • anthropology • volunteer
This is an article detailing a volunteer opportunity with The Earthwatch Institute.
singing russia • russia • ethnography • anthropology • volunteer
Mandolins and away!
In the last of my ramblings on the subject of folk-music I am taking a look at some of the best web-sites featuring my chosen instrument – the mandolin.
mandolin • mandolinking • mandolin café • mandozine • commando
In the last of my ramblings on the subject of folk-music I am taking a look at some of the best web-sites featuring my chosen instrument – the mandolin.
mandolin • mandolinking • mandolin café • mandozine • commando
Afro-beat
The first spotlighted home page in this week's article is the start of a great African culture experience. The Kids Zone, that I have spotlighted below, is just a scratch on the surface of the in-depth and marvelous information that you can access for your Black History lessons next month.
this program features the musical traditions and v • " railroad track laborers whose occupational folk
The first spotlighted home page in this week's article is the start of a great African culture experience. The Kids Zone, that I have spotlighted below, is just a scratch on the surface of the in-depth and marvelous information that you can access for your Black History lessons next month.
this program features the musical traditions and v • " railroad track laborers whose occupational folk
Choice Cuts: July / August 2004
MUSIC REVIEWS! Featuring Tommy Stinson, The Delgados, The Gris Gris, Hayden, Glenn Jones, Nanook of the North, and The Soviettes.
cd reviews • tommy stinson • mckibbin • replacements • village gorilla head
MUSIC REVIEWS! Featuring Tommy Stinson, The Delgados, The Gris Gris, Hayden, Glenn Jones, Nanook of the North, and The Soviettes.
cd reviews • tommy stinson • mckibbin • replacements • village gorilla head
Choice Cuts: March 2002
That's right, kids, a dozen fine discs carved up and served to you rapid-fire. Featuring Knotworking, Chris Lee, Tiger Saw, Natalie MacMaster, SushiRobo, Bertrand Burgalat, Pablo, Liz Capra, Attila & Dave Project, Heather Shayne Blakeslee, Justin Roth, and Totally Blind Drunk Drivers.
mckibbin • indie music • music review • cd review • independent music
That's right, kids, a dozen fine discs carved up and served to you rapid-fire. Featuring Knotworking, Chris Lee, Tiger Saw, Natalie MacMaster, SushiRobo, Bertrand Burgalat, Pablo, Liz Capra, Attila & Dave Project, Heather Shayne Blakeslee, Justin Roth, and Totally Blind Drunk Drivers.
mckibbin • indie music • music review • cd review • independent music
Dar Williams: Out There Live
A live collection spanning all four of her studio albums. The perfect primer for the yet-to-be-converted.
dar williams • green world • out there live • folk music • indie music
A live collection spanning all four of her studio albums. The perfect primer for the yet-to-be-converted.
dar williams • green world • out there live • folk music • indie music
Folkin' It!
Dancing is one of those activities that keep us fun-loving and young-acting! And even if you're not a dancer (tsk, tsk), then watching dancers, to most, is fascinating. There's nothing quite like movin' to the grooves or groovin' to the moves. Music is such a marvelous subject to teach because it's all-encompassing. These sites are informative and fun and I've tried to have a wide assortment of styles, so hopefully there'll be something for everyone.
instructions • dance sites • brazil • classroom • activities
Dancing is one of those activities that keep us fun-loving and young-acting! And even if you're not a dancer (tsk, tsk), then watching dancers, to most, is fascinating. There's nothing quite like movin' to the grooves or groovin' to the moves. Music is such a marvelous subject to teach because it's all-encompassing. These sites are informative and fun and I've tried to have a wide assortment of styles, so hopefully there'll be something for everyone.
instructions • dance sites • brazil • classroom • activities
Greek Music: a personal odyssey
How hearing the bouzouki hits on a tourist bus 25 years ago has developed into a love affair with Greek music.
greek • greece • rembetika • bouzouki • lyra
How hearing the bouzouki hits on a tourist bus 25 years ago has developed into a love affair with Greek music.
greek • greece • rembetika • bouzouki • lyra
IN MEMORY OF A SINGING OUTLAW: Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings was a country music legend. His career included not only award-winning albums and singles, but also movies for television. Jennings died February 13, 2002.
waylon • jennings • country • folk • music
Waylon Jennings was a country music legend. His career included not only award-winning albums and singles, but also movies for television. Jennings died February 13, 2002.
waylon • jennings • country • folk • music
Johnny Cash: Personal File
3/5: The stark intimacy of Johnny Cash’s posthumous release, Personal File, will appeal to connoisseurs, but leave the average listener feeling bored and intrusive.
johnny cash • cash • personal file • personal • file
3/5: The stark intimacy of Johnny Cash’s posthumous release, Personal File, will appeal to connoisseurs, but leave the average listener feeling bored and intrusive.
johnny cash • cash • personal file • personal • file
Michael Bloomfield
The sad, dazzling story of the first white guitar god.
michael bloomfield • buddy miles • bob dylan • grateful dead • blues
The sad, dazzling story of the first white guitar god.
michael bloomfield • buddy miles • bob dylan • grateful dead • blues
Pianist Sara Davis Buechner
A brief look at Sara Buechner's career as a touring concert artist and lover of film music.
sara davis buechner • transsexual pianist • film music • film scores • japanese music
A brief look at Sara Buechner's career as a touring concert artist and lover of film music.
sara davis buechner • transsexual pianist • film music • film scores • japanese music
Springsteen's Protest (Pt. 2)
Part 2 of this article continues the discussion of the politics behind Bruce Springsteen's latest album with a discussion of its anti-war message.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
Part 2 of this article continues the discussion of the politics behind Bruce Springsteen's latest album with a discussion of its anti-war message.
bruce springsteen • springsteen • politics • political • we shall overcome
The Last Call Girls Q+A (Pt.1)
Folk101 sits down with Kansas City’s alt.country darlings, The Last Call Girls, for a little beer, barbecue, and light B+E.
the last call girls • last • call • girls • interview
Folk101 sits down with Kansas City’s alt.country darlings, The Last Call Girls, for a little beer, barbecue, and light B+E.
the last call girls • last • call • girls • interview
The Sally Army
She may have been “pride of our alley” in Britain during the second world war, but Sally has also been an inspiration behind generations of traditional songs….
sally • richard thompson • shane mcgowan • pogues • jack o'ryan band
She may have been “pride of our alley” in Britain during the second world war, but Sally has also been an inspiration behind generations of traditional songs….
sally • richard thompson • shane mcgowan • pogues • jack o'ryan band
Women of Music History, Part IV - Ruth Crawford Seeger
The name Seeger is well-known by many, but this Seeger- Ruth Crawford Seeger- is not as well known. After reading this article, you'll wonder why!
seeger • music • political • 1930s • depression
The name Seeger is well-known by many, but this Seeger- Ruth Crawford Seeger- is not as well known. After reading this article, you'll wonder why!
seeger • music • political • 1930s • depression
A Granite State Saint Patrick's Day
A quick peek at St. Patrick's Day celebration in New Hampshire. The question of a boiled corned beef dinner is also settled - really!
new hampshire • st. patrick's day • st. patrick • makem • tommy makem
A quick peek at St. Patrick's Day celebration in New Hampshire. The question of a boiled corned beef dinner is also settled - really!
new hampshire • st. patrick's day • st. patrick • makem • tommy makem
Budapest Spring Festival 2005
The Budapest Spring Festival will be organised in the 25th time in this year between 19th March and 4th April 2005. This large cultural event attracts thousands of people to Budapest from every corner of the World.
hungary • budapest • spring • festival • culture
The Budapest Spring Festival will be organised in the 25th time in this year between 19th March and 4th April 2005. This large cultural event attracts thousands of people to Budapest from every corner of the World.
hungary • budapest • spring • festival • culture
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