The stages of American folk music began with early folk, which spanned from the late 18th century through the early 20th century. What started off as an English rural tradition became its own form ...

The score needed to have edge and grit and gloom, so Dessner crafted a “dark twisted American folk music” sound. ... To pull that off, he turned to certain instruments.

Bob Dylan was done with music after he conquered the folk world, but that changed drastically after the release of "Like A Rolling Stone". How “Like A Rolling Stone” Prevented Bob Dylan From ...

Craig Judelman and Michael Alpert's album "In Der Heym" blends klezmer and American folk to create a new — but familiar — sound.

Master percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke explained that African musical traditions — which included African instruments and aesthetics — significantly shaped American music and led to the ...

It's through folk music that many artists at this Black American music summit hope the full story can be told."When you see us in music and understand the enormity of what we brought to the table ...