Folk magic goes by many names in the Appalachian Mountains: root work, granny magic, kitchen witchery, Braucherei, witchcraft ...

From Lankum to Lemoncello, Christy Moore and Róis, the breadth of nominees for this year’s awards reflects the vibrancy and relevance of the contemporary trad scene ...

Today's Christian nationalists have shaped their theology in ways that harken to apocalyptic prophets of the1530s.

Archbishop Richard G. Henning to celebrate his first St. Patrick’s Day as leader of the Roman Catholic church in Greater ...

On St. Patrick’s Day, Mexicans celebrate in honor of the Irish battalion that defended their country against the invading ...

These phrases are known far and wide in Ireland. Find out what they really mean in time for St. Patrick's Day.

What we do know is that there is nothing of the stodgy, the pursed-lip do-gooder, the sanctimonious health fanatic in the ...

The biggest Folk albums of the month (defined in partnership with English Folk Expo) by British and Irish artists, based on sales in the UK of downloads, CDs, vinyl and other formats, plus streams.

Rooted in both indigenous Mexican traditions and Catholicism, Santa Muerte is seen as an amoral, non-judgmental saint who grants favors to those who venerate her. Despite opposition from the ...