Following a movement which started with the Protestant Reformation, there appeared in America a new repertoire of hymns based on folk tunes in the late 18th century. With their pulsating rhythms ...

Despite significant changes due to the passing its founder and one of its “integral” board members, the Northern Appalachian ...

Falling on the same weekend as the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival, and intending to add to it, The Artists Hand will be ...

Folk magic goes by many names in the Appalachian Mountains: root work, granny magic, kitchen witchery, Braucherei, witchcraft ...

"GLORYLAND," THE LATEST CD by Anonymous 4, celebrates American folk traditions in much the same way cellist Yo-Yo Ma did when he embarked on his Appalachian journey a few years ago. Exceptional ...

The City of Pickens announced that they are hosting the first annual Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival this weekend to celebrate Appalachian heritage in the Upstate.

PICKENS, S.C. (WSPA) – The City of Pickens will host their inaugural Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival this weekend. It’s a two-day celebration celebrating and honoring Appalachian-area food ...

At first listen, the Wingdale Community Singers' latest album seems somber, reminiscent of both a folk band and an Appalachian music group. But listen again, and you catch the lyrics: "Lies with his ...

Face the Music: Fresh off Newport Folk Festival, Dan Blakeslee releases ‘Road Hymns’ The Kennebunkport musician is also an accomplished artist.