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3 Forgotten Folk Songs That Embodied the Spirit of the Vietnam War Protest Era

David G. Smith Song Premiere – Green Fire

There’s a long history of social activism by folk musicians dating back at least 100 years and most probably a lot longer than that. In many cases the participation is in events or...

3 Singers That Dominated the Folk Revival of the 60s (And Made Music History)

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3 Singers That Dominated the Folk Revival of the 60s (And Made Music History)

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3 Underrated Folk Songs You’ll Like if You Love “Blowin’ In The Wind”

Folk songs have the power to inspire change and new thought. Here are some songs that do that in the same way "Blowin' In The Wind" does. The post 3 Underrated Folk Songs You’ll Li...

Three exceptional folk singer songwriters that will remind you why you started following this site

Alexander Gallant – “Fishes for the Seabirds”-If you’re a fan of dynamic fingerpicking and acoustic guitar excellence, definitely click play on this track. It’s a sound that feels...

3 Songwriters Who Made Ordinary Language Sound Poetic

Writing great lyrics is no easy task. Yet these are three song...

3 Forgotten Folk Songs From the 2010s You Need To Hear Again

Folk music isn't just for the 1960s. These are three forgotten folk songs from the 2010s you need to hear again. The post

3 Forgotten Folk Songs That Rival the Storytelling Genius of Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan is great, but he's not the only good songwriter. Here are some songs that prove Dylan's not the only one with storytelling chops. The post 3 Forgotten Folk Songs That Riv...

3 Forgotten Folk Songs That Rival the Storytelling Genius of Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan is great, but he's not the only good songwriter. Here are some songs that prove Dylan's not the only one with storytelling chops. The post 3 Forgotten Folk Songs That Riv...

3 Protest Anthems From the 20th Century That Still Inspire College Students Today

3 Protest Anthems From the 20th Century That Still Inspire College Students Today

3 Folk Songs With Lyrics That Would Make Bob Dylan Jealous

Bob Dylan is often highlighted as a lyrical genius. Here are some songs with lyrics that we think he would be jealous of. The post 3 Folk Songs With Lyrics That Would Make Bob Dyla...

3 Folk Songs With Lyrics That Would Make Bob Dylan Jealous

Bob Dylan is often highlighted as a lyrical genius. Here are some songs with lyrics that we think he would be jealous of. The post 3 Folk Songs With Lyrics That Would Make Bob Dyla...

3 Folk Songs From the 60s That Ended up Becoming Anthems

Some songs take on more than one meaning over time. Here are some of the most anthemic songs of the 60s, and what they stand for. The post 3 Folk Songs From the 60s That Ended up B...

Paul Simon Reveals Some of His Favorite Lyricists, Including an Influential Rock & Roll Pioneer and a Fellow Folk Ro...

Beverley Martyn has died aged 79

Farewell to the folk singer, songwriter and guitarist The post Beverley Martyn has died aged 79 appeared first on UNCUT.

John ArterВ – HomegirlВ В В 

**There is a particular kind of English songwriter who understands that the smallest rooms contain the largest feelings. John Arter, it turns out, is very much one of them.** Folk...

On This Day in 1999, We Lost the Singer-Songwriter, Poet, and Cartoonist Behind Johnny Cash’s Best-Known Whimsical Hit

On This Day in 1999, We Lost the Singer-Songwriter, Poet, and Cartoonist Behind Johnny Cash’s Best-Known Whimsical Hit

3 Songwriting Techniques in 60s Folk Music That Only Pros Will Recognize

Want to brush off your songwriting chops? Here are some tricks from old folk songs that pro songwriters will recognize almost immediately. The post 3 Songwriting Techniques in 60s...

Joan Baez Wants Pop Stars to Speak Up About Politics: ‘Just Take That Little Step’

The folk singer appeared on Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ podcast to discuss her career and her ongoing activism

Songwriter behind some of country music’s biggest hits dies

The two-time Grammy Award winner was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Three wonderful new folk tunes that bring sentimentality and beauty to the genre

Sierra Spirit – “Rodeo Clown”-I’ve been writing about folk music for well over a decade now and every time I find a song like this that catches my attention so completely, I feel s...