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Tag: American folk music

General News

Ethnomusicology Documentary Available: Musicians in America during the Covid-19 Pandemic

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2021 No Comments American folk musicbluessalsaworld musicZydeco

The Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM) has announced the launch of a new website: Musicians in America during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Thanks to the award of…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Jon Stickley Trio

Angel Romero March 30, 2021 No Comments American folk musicBluegrassJon StickleyJon Stickley TrioUnited States of America

Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental group based in Asheville, North Carolina. The trio incorporates deep grooves, innovative flatpicking guitar, and spacey…

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Awards

Acclaimed Songwriter John Prine Wins Two Grammy Awards

World Music Central News Room March 16, 2021 No Comments American folk musicJohn Prine

John Prine’s last recorded song, “I Remember Everything,” won Best American Roots Song and Best American Roots Performance at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards. Written by…

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Awards

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Win Best Folk Album Grammy

World Music Central News Room March 15, 2021 No Comments American folk musicDavid RawlingsGillian Welch

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings are the winners of the 2021 Grammy for Best Folk Album for All The Good Times at The 63rd GRAMMY…

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Events

GrassRoots Live! at Shakori Hills 2021

World Music Central News Room March 11, 2021 No Comments American folk musicBluegrassGrassRoots LiveShakori Hills Grassroots Festival

Shakori Hills festival organizers have announced GrassRoots Live! at Shakori Hills: an intimate, Pod-based, socially-distanced, limited capacity series of one night concerts on the Meadow…

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New CDs and digital releases

Rhiannon Giddens to Release “They’re Calling Me Home”

World Music Central News Room February 17, 2021 1 Comment American folk musicRhiannon Giddens

American musician and singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens has a new album titled “They’re Calling Me Home“, scheduled for release on April 9, 2021 on Nonesuch Records.…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Anya Hinkle

Angel Romero February 13, 2021 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaAnya HinkleBluegrassold time

Vocalist, guitarist, and fiddler Anya Hinkle was born in southwestern Virginia and currently lives in Asheville, western North Carolina. She is deeply inspired by the…

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Events

Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference 2021 Announces Spotlight Showcases

World Music Central News Room January 26, 2021 No Comments American folk musicFolk Alliance Internationalworld music

Instead of Official Showcases that typically happen at the in-person conference, Folk Alliance International is presenting Spotlight Showcasesin 2021. These are one-hour pre-recorded live performances…

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General News

Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens Announces a New Era for Silkroad

World Music Central News Room December 16, 2020 No Comments American folk musicRhiannon GiddensSilk Road Ensembleworld music

Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens has announced four new artistic world music and contemporary music projects that pair with community outreach and educational programs. The American…

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Album reviews

Evocative Parlor Guitar

Angel Romero November 11, 2020 No Comments acoustic guitarAmerican folk musicbluesMatt Smith

Matt Smith – Parlor (6 String Ranch Records, 2019) Parlor introduces the intimate acoustic guitar work of American musician and composer Matt Smith. The album…

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