Three iconic American singers, Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan), Willie Nelson and David Hidalgo (Los Lobos) have teamed up to perform the song “Dreams…
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…
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…
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…
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings are the winners of the 2021 Grammy for Best Folk Album for All The Good Times at The 63rd GRAMMY…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…