Folk Music News--4.22.12

Nelly van Bommel's 'Pinguli, Pinguli' at Baryshnikov Center New York Times Named after "Pinguli Pinguli Giuvacchinu," a traditional Italian song, the production is something of a riff on folk tales and their dances, which are layered with modern and classical touches. The music is important: a recording of traditional songs ... See all stories on this topic »

Suzanne Vega, Duncan Sheik lead a master class in song Kansas City Star A college campus provided an ideal setting for an evening of literary folk-rock and ambitious musical theatre presented by a pair of brainy songwriters. Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College was transformed into an enormous lecture hall ... See all stories on this topic » Kansas City Star

Hinojosa brings Latino-influenced music to Columbus Wednesday The Commercial Dispatch Born the youngest of 13 in San Antonio, Hinojosa grew up playing and singing any and everything that had "floated around her ears," from traditional pop Mexican songs wafting from the family's kitchen radio to folk and popular hits. See all stories on this topic » The Commercial Dispatch

Frank Turner got inked between songs, such was his sense of occasion at Wembley Mirror.co.uk But then could hardly blame the punk band front man turned folk music hero for being just a little bit pleased with himself. Having spent years relentlessly touring, playing shows to tiny audiences - this was his moment. Over 125000 fans had piled into ... See all stories on this topic » Mirror.co.uk

Passing over renowned folk singer is 'end of an era' Tyrone Times Up until a few years ago, she was still active in the folk scene and was an integral part of local cultural events such as the anniversary celebration of her brother Geordy's contribution to folk music. "She had a vast knowledge of traditional music, ... See all stories on this topic » Tyrone Times

Tom Eblen: John Jacob Niles' music is honored, and his collaborator remembers Lexington Herald Leader "My career became the music of John Jacob Niles," said Roberts, 78, who lives in Gratz Park and is an active vocal coach. Niles was a major influence on the folk-music revival of the 1950s and 1960s. Now his music is experiencing a revival of its own, ... See all stories on this topic » Lexington Herald Leader

Feist delights Saturday night Coachella crowd San Jose Mercury News The Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada performer took the stage with an orchestra and a group of musicians so large they filled the Outdoor Theater stage and added to the detailed arrangements of her indie pop and folk sound. Leslie Feist, her real name, ... See all stories on this topic »

Blogs

Canadian trio takes 'folk music' world by storm—next up, Friday ... The Good Lovelies self-titled full-length album release in 2009 not only won the group recognition as "New Emerging Artist" at the Canadian Folk Music Awards but also a Juno (Canada's equivalent to the Grammys) for Roots/Traditional ... All Stories - Journal of the San Juans

Web

mudcat.org: Folk Music Artists (UK) Date: 19 Apr 12 - 06:20 PM Just thought we'd mention an exciting new website for Folk Music Artists in the UK - just launched. www.folkmusicartists.co.uk ... www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=144472&messages...

Folk Music | Pro Mobile DJ When I decided to write this article about folk music, I was thinking only of the folk music that came on the scene back in the late 1940s, 50s' and 60s. You know ... promobiledj.com/2012/04/folk-music/

Bengali New Year 1419 - Folk Music - YouTube Bengali New Year 1419 - Folk Music. ... 2:37. Watch Later Error Folk Music, Bengali New Year ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3eqxRu5T70