From sea to shining sea, music has defined how Americans see themselves -- and their country. On the Fourth of July, these ...

This article ranks the top 50 American rock songs, showcasing influential tracks and artists that defined the genre across ...

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Trinidad & Tobago highlights the cultural ties between India and the Caribbean.

The lively songs and performances of Clifton Chenier, who would have turned 100 today, brought fans—including the Rolling ...

So, Skip to My Lou can be interpreted as Skip to My Love. What is the Origin of Skip to My Lou? The song dates back to the 1840s and was popular in the American frontier, especially in the Midwest.

PORT TOWNSEND — The RainShadow Chorale will present “American Folk,” its spring concert, at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Both performances will be at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St., Port ...

‘Hum Honge Kamyab’ to cowboy songs—how Pete Seeger took American folk music across borders At a music-filled evening in Delhi, Tony Seeger, nephew of legendary American folk singer Pete Seeger, traced ...

Peter Yarrow, who was one third of the popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary and co-writer of the song “Puff, the Magic Dragon” died Tuesday morning at his home in New York City “with ...

American folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary are shown during rehearsals at the London Palladium, Nov. 8, 1965, for the Royal Variety Performance in front of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

The Wood Dale Public Library will present “The American Folk Song with Mark Dvorak” on Thursday, Jan. 16. It will begin at 1 p.m. in the library’s Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room, 520 N. Wood Da ...

Her impact on folk music and beyond is immeasurable. Famous songs: “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Both Sides, Now.” Awards: Multiple Grammy Awards, Kennedy Center Honors. Years Active: 1964–2007.

The stages of American folk music began with early folk, which spanned from the late 18th century through the early 20th century. What started off as an English rural tradition became its own form ...