Folk Music

A review of Joan Baez's latest CD Bowery Songs which features live versions of her classics as well as songs from newer releases.

His profound, poetic songs about life and love have captured the hearts of many listeners. Yet Richard Shindell is definitely not a household name. Here is why he should be.

A profile of Gabriel Yacoub, a singer/songwriter from France who is respected by folk artists such as Joan Baez and Richard Shindell.

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.

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….

We have seen them at the award ceremonies. We have seen them in concert, whether live or on the telly. And of course, we have bought the records along with the hype. But, I wondered, how do the rising stars of folk music present themselves on their websites? This is what ...

How hearing the bouzouki hits on a tourist bus 25 years ago has developed into a love affair with Greek music.

The story of Joe Wilson and his homely songs of Tyneside life.

Margaret Fay Shaw’s book breathes life on the dying embers of Hebridean culture….

In order to escape the Christmas festivities I decided to do some internet research, to select the pick of folk-related websites to recommend to you, dear reader of Suite 101 Folk-Music. However, I quickly got distracted by the Brampton Bugle.