Discover the 2026 Folk Alliance International Artist of the Year nominees, celebrating standout voices in folk and Americana music ahead of the annual awards in New Orleans.

Everyone knows about the greats like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and others who propelled the folk movement in the 20th century. But what about the unsung heroes, the “deep cut” artists who don ...

Crys Matthews won song of the year for "Sleeves Up." ...

The last time folk music truly mattered, the world was on edge. In the 1960s, a young Bob Dylan arrived in New York armed ...

Thousands of travelers will head to New Orleans in January for the 38th annual Folk Alliance International Conference, the largest gathering of folk musicians and industry officials worldwide. ByGary ...

In its essence, folk music is music for the people — an art form inextricably intertwined with the soul of a region. Its nature is inherently visual, conjuring vivid imagery with just a single ...

Folk musicians have never been a group of musicians to over publicize or make their appearance known. They always lurk in shadows and do what they do best, which is to put great truthful sentiments on ...

Folk music legend Ted Egan has died. He was 93. No cause of death was reported. Egan reportedly died on Dec. 4. “It is with sadness, but also great pride that Nerys Evans and the Egan family marks the ...

The set-up for a typical Jesse Welles video is simple: the 32-year-old stands in an open field under a string of powerlines, clutching an acoustic guitar. From behind a tousled, curly mop of hair, he ...

Following on from a successful year of live music in 2025, Oswestry based Lights Out Events are looking forward to the New ...