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News Articles: Genre: Folk

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Allison Russell wants to make waves

Two years ago, Allison Russell's breakthrough album took the roots music world by storm. Now nominated for the genre's highest honor, Russell has a new goal: to open Americana up even more.

September 19, 2023
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By:
  • Jewly Hight
Before (left to right) Justin Vernon, Joe Westerlund, Phil Cook and Brad Cook started Bon Iver and Megafaun, they made music together as DeYarmond Edison.

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  • Music Reviews

Bon Iver wasn't born in a vacuum — it took an 'Epoch' to form

DeYarmond Edison's Epoch revels in the early alchemic triumphs of Bon Iver and Megafaun members. But the box set also reminds us that no moment of creative inspiration takes place spontaneously.

August 29, 2023
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  • Stephen Thompson
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  • Music

The Library of Congress' latest addition is a guide to African American banjo music

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with researcher Joe Johnson and musician Jake Blount about the new Library of Congress guide to African American banjo music resources in its collection.

August 28, 2023
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By:
  • Ayesha Rascoe and
  • Ryan Benk
Nanna

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  • Music

On her solo debut, Nanna considers the gargantuan task of starting over

The Icelandic musician talks about her new album, How To Start A Garden.

August 28, 2023
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By:
  • Stephen Kallao and
  • Miguel Perez
A new children's album on Smithsonian Folkways includes a song about gay activist and politician Harvey Milk. The album was co-written by Cass McCombs and San Francisco preschool teacher Greg Gardner.

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  • Music

An ode to Harvey Milk for Smithsonian Folkways' 75th birthday

For Smithsonian Folkways' 75th anniversary, Cass McCombs and preschool teacher Greg Gardner wrote a collection of new folk songs for children. One of them is a tribute to gay activist Harvey Milk.

August 28, 2023
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  • Elizabeth Blair
Cowboy Junkies

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  • Music

On 'Such Ferocious Beauty,' Cowboy Junkies offer a meditation on grief

The Canadian band's latest album was heavily influenced by the passing of their father.

August 08, 2023
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By:
  • Stephen Kallao and
  • Miguel Perez
At the Newport Folk Festival in 2022, Joni Mitchell gave her first full-length performance in 22 years. The recording, <em>At Newport</em>, is out July 28.

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  • Music Reviews

Joni Mitchell's return 'At Newport' reconfigures her legacy

The surprise performance at the Newport Folk Festival, now released as an album, is another exciting evolution in Joni Mitchell's notoriously chameleonic career.

July 27, 2023
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  • Annie Zaleski
Visual artist Paul Lewin created this work for Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon's musical setting of <em>Parable of the Sower</em>.

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  • Arts & Life

Octavia Butler wrote a 'Parable' that became a prophecy — now it's also an opera

Octavia Butler's novel Parable of the Sower — depicting a dystopian U.S. in 2024 — was published 30 years ago. Toshi Reagon's new musical retelling explores the web of past, present and future.

July 14, 2023
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  • Anastasia Tsioulcas
Lisa O'Neil performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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  • Concerts

Lisa O'Neill: Tiny Desk Concert

The Irish singer brings a plaintive, pensive atmosphere to the Tiny Desk.

July 11, 2023
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  • Bob Boilen
Natalie Merchant

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  • Music

After briefly losing the ability to sing, Natalie Merchant's voice shines anew

Natalie Merchant talks about writing and recording her latest record, Keep Your Courage.

June 14, 2023
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  • Stephen Kallao and
  • Miguel Perez
Jenny Lewis

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  • Music

Jenny Lewis embraces the Nashville sound on 'Joy'All'

Singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis talks about working with producer Dave Cobb on her latest record, Joy'All.

June 09, 2023
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By:
  • Raina Douris and
  • Kimberly Junod
George Winston performs onstage at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville in 2019.

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  • Music

George Winston, pianist of pastoral scenes, has died at 73

Winston's successful albums for Windham Hill Records made him one of the first stars of new age music.

June 07, 2023
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By:
  • Michael J. West
2023 Tiny Desk Contest winner Little Moon performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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  • Music

Little Moon: Tiny Desk Concert

2023's Tiny Desk Contest unique, winning band performs a range of emotional and creative songs.

May 30, 2023
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By:
  • Bob Boilen
Gretchen (Aya Cash) is a self-centered music publicist who falls in love with Jimmy (Chris Geere) in the FXX series <em>You're the Worst.</em>

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  • Pop Culture

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: You're the Worst, 60 Songs that Explain the '90s, and Little Moon wins the Tiny Desk.

May 26, 2023
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By:
  • Marc Rivers,
  • Aisha Harris,
  • and 3 more
Graham Nash

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  • Music

Graham Nash finds harmony with his own voice on 'Now'

The musician talks about his latest album and shares memories of the late David Crosby.

May 26, 2023
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  • Raina Douris and
  • Kimberly Junod
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