The tarantella is a lively folk dance and musical style originating in southern Italy's Apulia region, the heel of the Italian geographic boot. Its name derives from the poisonous bite of a local ...

Well before the advent of the drum machine or even the piano, there was folk music. These rich musical traditions have been inspiring composers of art music for centuries. Let's whet our musical ...

As South Korea’s global recognition rises, “fusion traditional music,” which blends traditional Korean sounds with modern ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about music and the business of music. The term “old soul” is brutally overused. But what else do you call a 20-year-old ...

"American" music includes much more than the western classical music that has traditionally dominated music study in the United States. The AMRC is working to reflect that diversity in our collections ...

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 ...

Some folks songs are so good they'll never go. These are three acoustic folk songs from the 1950s with melodies that still echo decades later.

Your institution does not have access to this book on JSTOR. Try searching on JSTOR for other items related to this book. The love of Whitman and Sandburg for folk music was shared by dedicated ...

The 48th annual Oak Grove Folk Music Festival is set for Aug. 28-30.

There are plenty of musicals to choose from out there, but few feature roots, folk or Americana music in a prominent way. For the most part, you’ll find showtunes, jukebox music, pop or rock songs in ...