Starling Arrow, an all-star collaboration that brings together five leading American contemporary folk singers, has released a single titled “Wild Sweet” that will be included…
Female Folk Stars Starling Arrow Release “Wild Sweet” Single
Tag: American folk music
Colorful and Appealing American Roots Music by Damn Tall Buildings
Damn Tall Buildings – Sleeping Dogs (Damn Tall Buildings, 2022) “Sleeping Dogs” is the third album by American roots music band Damn Tall Buildings. The…
The Crosswinds of Kansas, The Fascinating Poetry and Music of Bill Scorzari
Bill Scorzari – The Crosswinds of Kansas (self-released, 2022) Bill Scorzari is one of those rare singer-songwriters who are gifted with various talents, great songwriting,…
Bluegrass Spotlight, July 2022
Dan Tyminski Launches Ten Degrees And Getting Colder Video Acclaimed bluegrass musician Dan Tyminski has a new video titled “Ten Degrees And Getting Colder” featuring…
International Bluegrass Music Association Reveals Nominations for the 33rd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) announced on July 26, 2022, the nominees for the 33rd annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards. The five nominees for…
Moving Sephardic Songs with an Americana Flavor
Lily Henley – Oras Dezaoradas (Lior Éditions, 2022) “Oras Dezaoradas” presents Sephardic Jewish ballads beautifully performed with new arrangements and melodies by American vocalist, fiddler,…
Introduction to Bluegrass Music
Bluegrass is concert music that appeared in the Appalachian region of the United States in the 1940s, after World War II. Unlike prior American folk…
Folk Alliance International 2022 Conference Rescheduled
Folk Alliance International has rescheduled its 2022 conference. The event will take place May 18-22, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. The hybrid conference will combine…
ROMP Bluegrass and Roots Festival Announces 2022 Initial Lineup
ROMP Festival will take place June 22-25, 2022 at Yellow Creek Park, located in Owensboro, Kentucky. The four-day music event will celebrate bluegrass and American…
A Video Portrait of Influential Blues Musicians in the 1960s
The DVD titled The American Folk Blues Festivals: The British Tours 1963-1966 (Hip-O Records, 2007) showcases iconic songs by some of the most significant American…