A 1989 song about soul searching has maintained cultural relevance for three decades, but the band has also long been the target of homophobic jokes. Fans are savoring a moment of vindication.
Category: Folk Music
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7 New Songs You Should Hear Now
Listen to tracks by Palehound, Sampha, the Armed and more.
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Robert Sherman, WQXR Host of Classical and Folk Music Shows, Dies at 90
For more than five decades, he brought together emerging classical and folk performers as well as established stars for interviews and live performances.
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Joni Mitchell Finally Returned. Her Fans Were Waiting.
The crowd at the singer-songwriter’s first announced concert in more than two decades was intergenerational and grateful.
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The Joni Mitchell Renaissance
A conversation about how the singer-songwriter was received during her career peak, and how she is remaking her own music in her later years.
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Music to Listen to While Gardening
Our garden expert shares the playlist that has helped her stay motivated while working outdoors — starting with James Brown and Al Green.
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Joni Mitchell Returns to the Stage, Golden and in Control
The singer-songwriter’s first announced concert in more than 20 years was a nearly-three-hour reimagining of her catalog that showcased her evolving, rich voice and her ever-sharp wit.
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7 New Songs You Should Hear Now
Listen to Jorja Smith, Silvana Estrada, Miya Folick and more recent highlights.
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Bill Lee, Bassist and Composer of Son Spike Lee’s Films, Dies at 94
He accompanied a wide range of jazz and folk musicians and scored “She’s Gotta Have It,” “School Daze” “Do the Right Thing” and “Mo’ Better Blues.”
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Paul Simon Confronts Death, Profoundly, on ‘Seven Psalms’
The 81-year-old songwriter ruminates on mortality, faith and meaning in an album that could be a farewell.
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Listen to the Mother of All Playlists
Hear songs by Brandi Carlile, 2Pac, Merle Haggard and more for Mother’s Day.
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Dolly Parton Goes Arena Rock, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Jorja Smith, Rhiannon Giddens, Shakira and others.