A young songwriter's train ride inspired a vivid portrait of American life that found its biggest early audience through a ...

These folk songs from 1978 should be studied in songwriting classes. They are rife with lessons every artist could take.

Woody Guthries daughter Nora Guthrie has revealed how she almost stopped Bob Dylan from meeting his folk music hero and ...

With roots stretching back centuries and into Appalachia, numerous artists such as Johnny Cash have given their own spin to ...

HopMonk Tavern in Novato as part of the venue’s Cookout Concert Series. Admission is $44.04. Go to ...

This apocryphal legend of a hammer-wielding working-class champion has since been retold by numerous rock stars, from Johnny ...

Here are some incredibly romantic lyrics from one of the most romantic genres: good old-fashioned 60s folk music.

The Providence musician launched a career by confronting racism in old-time music. He’s tired of being that guy.

September’s schedule of events is now in full swing, starting with William & Mary’s Arts Quarter Music Series and “We the ...

Melanie Safka's 'Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)' was inspired by an emotional scene when she performed at the 1969 Woodstock festival.

Georgia's Stephen Foster State Park is renamed. While some could insinuate this is tied to Foster's legacy, DNR says ...

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources removed the name Stephen Foster from a state park, though a spokesman said the ...