The Appalachian Mountains have long been a cradle of American folk music and cultural traditions, where centuries-old ballads, instrumental techniques, and storytelling customs still thrive today.

Dr. James P. “Jim” Dougherty, 74, the founder of the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival passed away peacefully in his home, ...

The Augusta Heritage Center and Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area will host Tennessee folk singer and social activist ...

The folksinger will interpret traditional Irish and Appalachian songs. Sarah McQuaid: A night of Irish and Appalachian Folk ...

Appalachian folk magic and old school revenge will soon collide in Mine is a Long, Lonesome Grave from Oni Press. The four-issue miniseries, written by Justin Jordan and drawn by Chris Shehan ...

It was 1966 – the peak in popularity of the American folk-music revival ... would read her liner notes and see that a ballad was an Appalachian song that somebody found way back when.

Learn more. Sarah McQuaid: A night of Irish and Appalachian Folk Music is planned 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St., Madison. The renowned folk singer, songwriter and ...