Articles related to "Traditional Folk"

A review comparing different picture book versions of the Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime traditional folk tale retelling the story of Tiddalik the thirsty frog.

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.

Francis James Child's work, The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, was the first major attempt to collect the Folk tradition of Western Europe.

In 2007 Hiromi with Sonicbloom opened for the Band Trio Beyond on a hot Toronto night; she almost stole the show and left a new legions of fans gasping for more.

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.

Are the Grimm's tales a historical resource for the study of oral storytelling culture? Or were fairy tales not really the products of the folk's imagination?

Each region of Japan had its own traditional songs, for work and play. Changing work patterns encouraged the songs to move to the stage and now into folk rock!

Riding high on their triumphant Grammy victories, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss are following up Raising Sand with a second album, in preproduction now.

Suite101 answers the question that has plagued folk singers for centuries: who is John Barleycorn, and why must he die?

Suite101 sings soft and low of the gypsies, tramps, and thieves of Ireland, examining three of the most popular songs of the rogue.

Not every great Irish song is from Ireland. In fact, some of the most famous were not written in Ireland at all. Read on for their stories.

Music and drugs have had a long and sordid love affair. Read on for the history of drugs in folk music.

Some lucky trains are given names. The luckiest are given songs. Read on for Wabash Cannonball, Midnight Special, Orange Blossom Special, and the City of New Orleans

The South Korean capital of Seoul is not just a convenient transit hub but a city of contrasts and well worth a stopover or a longer visit.

Everything has a history, and that includes your favorite Christmas songs! The stories behind some of these songs are very interesting.

Beautiful Salta is a spectacular start to an amazing province of multi-coloured rock formations, salt lakes, high altiplano villages and llamas roaming the countryside.

Everything has a history, and that includes your favorite Christmas songs! The stories behind some of these songs are very interesting.

The term "ballad" has been come a misnomer in modern times representing slow, dramatic rock songs instead of actual stories. Read on for the truth behind the ballad.

Everything has a history, and that includes your favorite Christmas songs! The stories behind some of these songs are very interesting.

Holiday street markets, religious processions, nativity scenes, joyous traditional folk customs and music performances blend into a non-stop Spanish Christmas festival.

With harp and fiddle, the Irish sing of battles won and lives lost. Below are the stories behind four of the most popular: The Patriot Game, Mrs. McGrath, and others.

Join the fun along the James River, in Richmond VA, as the 69th Festival swings into its last year on the east coast before heading west.

Bored of "Jingle Bells?" Sick of "Silent Night?" Relax because Suite101 has five unique songs that will save your playlist.

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.

How is it that a simple mail train wreck becomes the basis for one of America's most famous folk songs? Here is the true story of "The wreck of the old 97"

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

The weather refused to cooperate, but the 2009 Clearwater Festival remained a success, with concert goers dancing through the raindrops and singing along.

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.

4/5: New York-based Akron/Family returns with a stellar sophomore effort, Meek Warrior, an album that mixes traditional and avant-garde elements.

It could hardly be Christmas without a performance of The Nutcracker. Here is a closer look at Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet.

The entire Caribbean was under one giant roof in New York City. Patrons were offered a lot of rum and delicious bites from the white sand shores.

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.

What makes a song a Christmas song? The themes can range from the birth of Jesus Christ, to Santa Claus, to a Sleigh Ride, even to a White Christmas.

In late October, Grenoble opens the Millesime festival, a subtle blend of oenology and classical music. For ten days, this mix attracts both the curious and connoisseurs.

As an attack on American capitalist values, director Ernst Lubitsch creates visual and ideological associations between Hell and American's wealthiest.

Learning a new instrument can be a fun and rewarding experience; the Jews Harp, a traditional mouth instrument, is no exception.

'Navratri' is the Indian festival of nine nights celebrated with religious fervor, cultural gaiety and creative decorations throughout India.

As always, the Ottawa Folk Festival features plenty of hidden gems

You have heard his music, you may have even heard rumors of his eccentricities, but the man that Percy Grainger became was a result of many different influences.

A glimpse into the unchartered region of Greece, the Pindus Mountain Range. Where nature and time have be left untouched.

3/5: Rogue's Gallery, an exciting new collection of pirate songs, reinvigorates a timeless genre of folk music with an impressive line-up of musicians.

When the name Steve Martin is brought up in conversation the first thing that comes to mind are his wildly popular comedy sketches and skits.

Although less well known than the traditional Morris dance, the linked sword dance has a far reaching history and is still practiced by several teams today.

Ylang Ylang is an exotic, aromatic oil used extensively in perfumes and a well known aphrodisiac; however, Ylang Ylang has many medicinal uses in aromatherapy too.

Inside its immense borders, Argentina, the eighth largest country in the world, contains a wealth of natural and urban treasures.

AA Bondy is on the road again and making noise with new audiences.

Review of the seminal album by the greatest British guitarist, master of folk blues, and icon of sixties Britain.

The debut from Monsters of Folk is out, but does it live up to the hype?

4/5: The Be Good Tanyas return with Hello Love, a contemplative, unpretentious new album that is destined to reinvigorate folk music and win over legions of new fans.

A leading light of the British folk revival and one of the most influential artists of the past four decades