Category: Folk Music

What’s Driving a Fresh Wave of Irish Music? Tradition.

The New York Times – Music:
As Ireland reimagines itself, musicians including the singer Lisa O’Neill and the band Lankum are reimagining the island’s music with an ever-growing sense of pride.
Miley Cyrus and Brandi Carlile’s Raw Duet, and 9 More New Songs

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Hear tracks by Bartees Strange, Nicki Nicole, Caroline Rose and others.
Iris DeMent Is Worried About the World. So She Made Another Album.

The New York Times – Music:
The singer and songwriter, 62, takes her time between releases, making sure she has something to say in her music. She has found inspiration once again.
Grammys 2023: How to Watch, Time and Streaming

The New York Times – Music:
A guide to everything you need to know for the 65th annual awards on Sunday night.
Karol G and Romeo Santos’s Sensual Goodbye, and More New Songs

The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Morgan Wallen, Yves Tumor, Lankum and others.
Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott and Sheryl Crow Nominated for Rock Hall

The New York Times – Music:
Cyndi Lauper, Joy Division, George Michael and the White Stripes are also among the first-time nominees up for induction this year.
David Crosby, a King of Twitter

The New York Times – Music:
The musician relished sharing opinions big and small, sparring with fans and dispelling myths, often in sharp, hilarious quips. The vibe on the platform changed, but he posted until the end.
Joni Mitchell to Be Honored With Gershwin Prize and Tribute Concert

The New York Times – Music:
The award from the Library of Congress comes amid a wave of recognition for the singer-songwriter, who performed in public last year for the first time since a 2015 health scare.
Ian Tyson, Revered Canadian Folk Singer, Dies at 89

The New York Times – Music:
A rancher for most of his life, he began his music career as half of the folk-era duo Ian and Sylvia and was also celebrated for his commitment to the culture of Canada’s ranch country.
2022: The Songs of the Year

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Let’s talk about tracks by Ice Spice, Cardi B, Ethel Cain and many more of the 70 picks on our critics’ lists.
Best Songs of 2022

The New York Times – Music:
Seventy-two tracks that identify, grapple with or simply dance away from the anxieties of yet another uncertain year.
Pablo Milanés, Troubadour of the Cuban Revolution, Dies at 79

The New York Times – Music:
His music blended traditional idioms with pop inflections and social themes, earning him comparisons with Bob Dylan.