There have been plenty of folk songs that have felt “mainstream,” but not very many that have actually reached the top of the charts. Heck, not even folk icon Bob Dylan was able to achieve a No. 1 hit ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With its poetic lyrics and haunting melodies, contemporary folk music is, at its best, deeply evocative. The elusive genre is hard ...

These 1990s folk songs use simple phrases to tell a truly poetic story. They make straight-forward songwriting sound deeply ...

Folk rock became one of the defining veins of rock 'n' roll when baby boomers were coming of age, and some tunes of the '60s and early '70s made their mark on young listeners as they discussed complex ...

The best folk albums tend to suit this time of year—the muddy oranges, browns and greens; the slowing-down after frenzied summers; the darkness. Blending an embrace of the melancholy with an interest ...

On May 27, 1963, Bob Dylan released his second studio album, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. Released just one year after his moderately successful self-titled debut, Freewheelin' was a crucial step ...

American Patchwork Quartet brings its multicultural approach to traditional American songs to the Ark, located at 316 S. Main St. on August 16, featuring Grammy winners Clay Ross and Falu.

With its poetic lyrics and haunting melodies, contemporary folk music is, at its best, deeply evocative. The elusive genre is hard to pin down, often blending traditional acoustics with elements of ...