Folk
This section gathers album stories, birthdays, and anniversaries from folk artists and songwriters, along with vinyl reissue news as titles return to print. Folk has a long history of careful preservation on record: archival labels such as Smithsonian Folkways have spent decades documenting traditional and singer-songwriter recordings specifically for release on LP, treating the format as a way to keep field recordings and acoustic albums in circulation rather than letting them disappear. Expect stories about the people behind specific songs and albums, and why a reissue of an older folk record still matters to listeners.
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Don Henley: From Texas Drums to Eagles' Timeless Hits
Don Henley, born in Gilmer, Texas, traded football for music. He became the drummer, vocalist, and songwriter behind the Eagles' timeless hits and a celebrated solo career.
· 4 min read
Pelageya: From Child Prodigy to Russia's Folk-Rock Icon
A four-year-old girl steps onto a Siberian stage, unaware she's beginning one of Russia's most unconventional musical journeys. Pelageya Khanova, born Polina Sm…
· 3 min read
Woody Guthrie: The Voice of American Folk Music
Born on July 14, 1912, in Okemah, Oklahoma, Woody Guthrie became the voice of American folk music. He chronicled the struggles of everyday people through songs like 'This Land Is Your Land'.
· 3 min read
When the Grateful Dead Told Their Own Story on Vinyl
In 1973, the Grateful Dead broke from their studio albums to release a live compilation, 'History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One.' 53 years later, it stands as a time capsule of a band in flux.
· 1 min read