Purists may lament the electric guitars in folk-rock, but these 1977 classics echo the poetry of acoustic roots music.

First released in 1988, the popular sing-along song from Scottish duo The Proclaimers didn’t initially top the U.K. charts.

Bould O’Donoghue is an old Irish song about a young Irish lad unparalleled in the arts of seduction. After breaking the ...

Bob Dylan helped to change music. These are the three best songs from Bob Dylan's 1965 LP 'Highway 61 Revisited'.

On February 23, 1940, American folk legend Woody Guthrie wrote 'This Land is My Land' in his hotel room in New York City. The song would go on to become one of the most influential and iconic folk ...

The beloved singer-writer died in October at the age of 74 after being struck and killed by a motorcycle in Guatemala, where he had recently retired. Musicians are honoring his life with a tribute ...

The Mission Folk Music returns to Fraser River Heritage Park from July 24 to 26 for its 39th annual fest, bringing more than 20 acts across four daytime stages and evening mainstage sets. The lineup ...

Fans of folk music should get excited for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, as the band Violet Vinyl will be playing at Lima’s Social ...

Greek folk songs of the 1821 Revolution not only told stories of brave revolutionaries, but also served as historical texts.

View post: Popular BBQ Chain Downsizing From 120 Locations to 11 This Year Woody Guthrie wrote "This Land is Your Land" in 1940 as a response to "God Bless America." The song contrasts American ideals ...