Folk Music – Page 26

Roger Sprung, Banjo Virtuoso of N.Y.C. Folk Scene, Dies at 92

The “godfather” of progressive bluegrass, he grew up in New York, honed his skills in the mountains and flourished in Greenwich Village in the ’60s.

By Alex Williams

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‘North Circular’ Review: A Musical Tour of Dublin

In this black-and-white documentary by Luke McManus, the camera finds stories and songs near a road north of the city’s center.

By Ben Kenigsberg

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How the Indigo Girls Brought Barbie ‘Closer to Fine’

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.

By Trish Bendix

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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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