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Tag: American folk music

Jake Blount
Events

Jake Blount to Perform Solo Concert February 23, 2023 at American Folklife Center

World Music Central News Room February 23, 2023 No Comments African American musicAmerican folk musicbanjoJake Blountworld music

On February 23 at 6:00 pm, the 2023 Homegrown concert series hosted by the American Folklife Center will commence with a solo show from the…

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Jake Blount
Artist Profiles

Artist profiles: Jake Blount

Angel Romero February 23, 2023 No Comments African American musicAmerican folk musicbanjoJake Blountworld music

Jake Blount was born August 8, 1995, in Washington, DC, USA. He is a talented musician and speaker who is passionate about highlighting the African…

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Marya Stark
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Singer and Storyteller, Marya Stark

Angel Romero February 14, 2023 No Comments American folk musicdreamfolkhealing musicMarya StarkStarling Arrow

Marya Stark is a talented vocalist, composer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is also a storyteller and muse, using music to explore the human experience and…

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Tina Malia
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Tina Malia, the singer with a Spellbinding Voice

Angel Romero February 13, 2023 No Comments American folk musicnew ageStarling ArrowUnited States of Americaworld fusionworld music

Tina Malia is gifted with the power to create sounds that soar and inspire. Her music transcends genres, weaving together elements of sacred chant, world…

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Ayla Nereo
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Multi-talented Singer Ayla Nereo

Angel Romero February 13, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAyla NereofolktronicaStarling Arrowworld fusionworld music

Ayla Nereo is a multi-talented artist hailing from the mountains of eastern California. Her diverse background as a singer, composer, producer, dancer, and visual-poetry creator…

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Events

New Concert Series: Train Station Trios: Songs & Stories of the American Railroad

World Music Central News Room February 9, 2023 No Comments American folk musicRhiannon GiddensSilkroadworld music

Silkroad unveiled a new concert series, “Train Station Trios: Songs & Stories of the American Railroad,” as part of its ongoing initiative led by Artistic…

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Starling Arrow - Oh Darlin'
New Releases

Starling Arrow Launch 5th Single “Oh Darlin’”

World Music Central News Room February 6, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaStarling Arrowworld music

Starling Arrow has released “Oh Darlin’” as the 5th single from their new album. The song is a lullaby for exhausted parents and is available…

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Aoife O'Donovan - Photo by Omar Cruz
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Aoife O’Donovan

Angel Romero February 2, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaAoife O'DonovanUnited States of America

GRAMMY-winning Singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Aoife O’Donovan was born on November 18, 1982, in Boston, Massachusetts. Aoife O’Donovan was raised in Newton, Massachusetts, and spent…

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Aoife O’Donovan - The Apathy Sessions
New CDs and digital releases

The Apathy Sessions, Deluxe Version Of Aoife O’Donovan’s Age Of Apathy

World Music Central News Room January 30, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaAoife O’Donovan

American roots music artist Aoife O’Donovan has released ‘The Apathy Sessions,’ the Deluxe Version of her ‘Age Of Apathy‘ album. Recorded through a unique residency…

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David Crosby
Obituaries

Influential Folk-Rock Musician David Crosby Dies at 81

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2023 No Comments American folk musicDavid Crosbyfolk-rockThe Byrds

Award-winning folk-rock vocalist and songwriter David Crosby passed away on January 19, 2023. He was 81. David Van Cortlandt Crosby, better known as David Crosby,…

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