A look back at some of the most notable figures who died this year, from Jane Goodall to Hulk Hogan. RELIGION Pope Francis, ...

The lyrics of the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” once said “four colly birds” rather than “four calling birds.” When the ...

Singing about climate change can be a tough sell. But it seems to be working with the group GoldenOak gaining a following.

O Little Town of Bethlehem became a success when its original lyrics were married with a folk song from Surrey [SolStock] ...

One Sunday some time ago, I was browsing through Spotify playlists — gospel and blues from the mid-20th century, mostly. At times I find myself wishing for a little more variety in the religious ...

Timeless artefacts and sonic anomalies: 15 singular albums that abandoned the cultural conveyor belt to exist in their own ...

Fans of the classic Christmas special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" may not realize star Burl Ives is an Illinois native.

The wonderful Mirra exists in its own space.” Back in August, that was the conclusion of my review of Benedicte Maurseth’s ...

Despite huge collaborations, top-selling albums and sellout tours, the leading stars of the Dominican genre still feel like ...

The traveling program, created by Naomi Westwater, aims to give credit to the role of musicians of color in the folk music genre while supporting today's non-white folk artists.

STAR OF WONDER, an original musical playing at West Valley Arts, is an incredibly fulfilling production that is worth seeking ...

PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present contemporary folk singer/songwriters Antje Duvekot and Seth Glier ...