Though the term “folk music” goes back to the mid-19th century, its modern coinage typically refers to the post-war folk revivals in England and America—though it can also describe any ...

Music These long-hidden New England folk songs are being heard for the 1st time in a century By Troy R. Bennett Bangor Daily News, Maine Jan 8, 2022 ...

The New England Folk Festival celebrates traditional folk music and activities linked to New England's history and participatory events linking cultures around the globe.

Sea shanties have enjoyed some renewed attention on social media. A lot of them have strong ties to New England’s maritime culture and whaling industry.

For fans of Nick Drake, John Martyn, Bert Jansch and AnneBriggs, Chris Brain's bucolic folk sound is driven by his ...

With his "Folk Heritage" show on GBH, and later on WUMB-FM, Mr. Pleasants was the New England's premier radio host of folk music shows.

Mountain Folklore: Kutztown Folk Music Society announces 2023 concert schedule The concert series features a wide range of local and national folk artists.

CONCORD – Explore the roots of New England’s unique and beautiful folk music tradition via Concord Community Music School’s new “New England Roots & Branches” series, debuting in January 2025. Some of ...

Sea shanties have enjoyed some renewed attention on social media. A lot of them have strong ties to New England’s maritime culture and whaling industry.