McEvoy’s music continues to explore themes of love, loss, and personal reflection. Prominent in reviving Appalachian folk music. Jean Ritchie, often called the “Mother of Folk,” was crucial ...

That environment included music: Bachman’s father is a guitarist, and the family record collection included bluegrass, Appalachian folk and country blues. As children, Bachman and his sister ...

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, ...

With the loss of founder and president of the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival, organizers fear for the future of the ...

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

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

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 ...