In the age of social media, the way we build community differs from years past. While some may find solace in sliding into Instagram direct messages or liking a post, others have taken to the streets.

It was a reunion of sorts for President Catherine Connolly when she found herself among the traditional music fraternity at the launch of this year’s TradFest in Dublin. “She’s one of our own,” said ...

Laura Vaccaro Seeger carries on the family tradition with I Had a Rooster: A Traditional Folk Song. Based on a concept by Ruth Crawford Seeger (stepmother of Pete), this song in book form introduces ...

The Morning Post is a weekday email that arrives at 6 a.m. Sign up here: stltoday.com/newsletters/ "I went from feeling that life had kicked me in the teeth to saying ...

When I listen to a song, I listen for the lyrics. The words put images in my head, if they're good, like a Springsteen line. (Singing) The screen door slams. Mary's dress waves. Or they convey an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The latest episode of South Park, Turkey Trot, tells a story about Saudi Arabia, Pete Hegseth's Department of War, and the dubious ...

Two years before Celeste Rivas Hernandez disappeared, the singer D4vd recorded a song called “Romantic Homicide.” The release date was well before her death. That song, and its lyrics, are in the ...

He was both the longtime archivist of folk music at the Library of Congress and a widely respected singer and songwriter. By Clay Risen Listen to Peter, Paul and Mary’s finale singalong, plus songs ...

As part of their Summer School of Music classes, Boston musician Trevin Nelson will lead the special workshop “Pete Seeger: Folk Songs of Hope.” For people at any level, the class will explore the ...

When Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce took the stage for a performance during a Taylor Swift concert last year in London, video of the moment dominated social media feeds around the world. Kelce didn’t ...

Decades after drifting away from the Communist Party, the 88-year-old banjo-picker has written a song about the Soviet leader that's as scathing as any tune in the folk legend's long career. "I'm ...

A folk music quartet, which rocketed to the top of the charts. They sang for the unions. They sang for social justice and progressive politics Joseph McCarthy began his witch hunts in Washington.