The 1960s was a golden era for folk music, with many iconic artists leaving their mark. However, the contributions of female singers are often overlooked. This article will spotlight the legendary ...

Highly acclaimed folk singer Eliza Carthy presents this four-part series charting the rise of British folk music from the revival of the 1960s to the thriving folk music scene of today. With music ...

In the late 60s, Bob Dylan yearned to break away from the constraints of the folk genre -- and from the notion of "genre" ...

A music historian reflects on a key moment in 1964 that kicked off Bob Dylan's most turbulent and significant period of ...

The great folksong revival of the 1940s through 1960s made rural white and African American artists and their music favorites of audiences everywhere. While key figures associated with the American ...

As the civil rights movement gained momentum in the 1960s, folk music gave voice to a new generation longing for equality and justice. "We Shall Overcome" is particularly well-known as a civil rights ...

Here’s your listening guide to the best Bob Dylan songs from the mid-1960s, the time period covered in the new film A Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet.

Just like in the ‘60s folk scene, where the artists played coffeehouses and clubs every night, Prince has turned a tireless work ethic into burgeoning music success. She played 300 shows in 2024 ...