New Jazz Horizons Exploring the Intersections of Folk Tradition Avant-Garde Piano Dialogues and the Legacy of European Improvisation

The global jazz and improvisational music landscape continues to undergo a period of significant diversification, characterized by a renewed interest in regional folk traditions, long-term avant-garde collaborations, and the high-fidelity…

The Legacy of Woody Guthrie and the Evolution of American Folk Music A Retrospective Analysis of the 1966 Jazz Journal Review

The publication of David Illingworth’s 1966 review of Woody Guthrie’s album "Bed on the Floor" in the May issue of Jazz Journal represents a pivotal moment in the history of…

Totó La Momposina Legendary Icon of Colombian Folk Music and Caribbean Culture Dies at 85

The global music community is mourning the loss of Sonia Bazanta Vides, universally known by her stage name Totó La Momposina, who passed away on Sunday, May 17, in Celaya,…

’90s rave documentary, Free Party: A Folk History, set for streaming release

The acclaimed ’90s rave documentary, Free Party: A Folk History, is slated for an imminent streaming release, offering a deep dive into the UK’s vibrant and often controversial free party…

Beverley Martyn, Influential Singer-Songwriter of the 1960s Folk Scene, Dies at 79

Singer-songwriter Beverley Martyn, a pivotal and often enigmatic figure in the British folk music scene of the 1960s and beyond, has died at the age of 79. Her family confirmed…

Where Two Hawks Fly: Sam Grassie Unveils Masterclass in Evolving Folk Guitar

Sam Grassie, a pivotal figure within the expansive and fluid musical collective known as Broadside Hacks, has officially launched his highly anticipated solo album, "Where Two Hawks Fly." This significant…

Black Sun: G6pd Unleashes Ferocious Fusion of Thai Folk and Death Metalcore

Hailing from the vibrant musical landscape of northern Thailand, the death metalcore ensemble G6pd has emerged with a potent and evocative new single, "Black Sun." This track marks a significant…