Lead Belly is another important figure in the early stages of folk. You might recognize one of his trademark songs " Where Did You Sleep Last Night ." The song dates back to the 1800s, but was sung by ...

As the civil rights movement gained momentum in the 1960s, folk music gave voice to a new generation longing for equality and justice. "We Shall Overcome" is particularly well-known as a civil rights ...

It was the perfect opener for Highway 61 Revisited, and it’s still a deeply loved little piece of 1960s poetry today. 2. “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas & The Papas A lot of folk rock ...

The great folksong revival of the 1940s through 1960s made rural white and African American artists and their music favorites of audiences everywhere. While key figures associated with the American ...

The Outlaw Music Festival is back, and this time the country and folk artists on the ticket have 26 Grammys combined.