A few weeks ago, there was a 60th birthday party for Shane McGowan in Dublin. Bono, Sinead O’Connor, Glen Hansard and other Irish stars performed his music, and the President
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Playlist for Sunday, January 21stPlaylist for Sunday, January 21st
Detour Playlist Paul Hartman January 21, 2018 5:00PM – 7:00PM Time, artist, song, album, label, notes 4:59PM Tim O’Brien “My Old Brown Coat and Me” Where the River Meets the
Billy Bragg – Roots, Radicals and Rockers: How Skiffle Changed the WorldBilly Bragg – Roots, Radicals and Rockers: How Skiffle Changed the World
Great lecture by Billy Bragg, recorded July 21, 2017 at the Library of Congress. Presented by the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress and the Folklore Society of
New video from renowned Malian singer Oumou SangaréNew video from renowned Malian singer Oumou Sangaré
Renowned Malian vocalist Oumou Sangaré has just released her new video for “Yere Faga,” the lead single from her much anticipated latest album Mogoya (to be released May 19, No Format!). The track contains
Carry the Light: Nunavut’s The Jerry Cans Release New VideoCarry the Light: Nunavut’s The Jerry Cans Release New Video
Nunavut roots rockers The Jerry Cans kick off the year with “Arnalukuq.” The video is dedicated to those who experience domestic abuse, and the lyrics express love and support for
Shooglenifty | Angus R GrantShooglenifty | Angus R Grant
Sad news from the website of Scottish band Shooglenifty. It is with deep sadness that we announce that our brother Shoogle, Angus R Grant, passed away last night after a
What Happens When You Need To Restring Your Njarka?What Happens When You Need To Restring Your Njarka?
One of the aspects that makes Malian popular music so compelling is the unique blend of Western and traditional instruments, like kora, balafon and ngoni. One of the lesser-known, but
Concert calendar for the week of Sunday, February 14thConcert calendar for the week of Sunday, February 14th
The Baltimore Folk Music Society sponsors English Country Dance every Monday at St. Mark’s on the Hill on Reisterstown Road and American Contra and Square Dancing every Wednesday at the
New Charm City Junction videoNew Charm City Junction video
Charm City Junction backstage at Helicon’s 30th Annual Winter Solstice concert, Saturday, December 19, 2015. Brad Kolodner: banjo Patrick McAvinue: fiddle Alex Lacquement: bass Sean McComiskey: accordion
Concert calendar for the week of Sunday, December 13thConcert calendar for the week of Sunday, December 13th
The Baltimore Folk Music Society sponsors English Country Dance every Monday at St. Marks on the Hill on Reisterstown Road and American Contra and Square Dancing every Wednesday at the