Folk
Gordon Lightfoot, Legendary Folk Musician, Dies at 84
The Canadian singer-songwriter is known for hits like "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," "If You Could Read My Mind" and "Early Morning Rain"
David Crosby, Folk-Rock Legend, Dies at 81
The counterculture icon was a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash
What Bob Dylan Wrote in His High School Love Letters
A collection of notes from the musician to his girlfriend sold for nearly $670,000 at auction
The Allure of Self-Taught Art
SAAM’s new show “We Are Made of Stories” examines the 20th-century rise and creative vision of artists who make art without formal training
Why Women's Music Embraces the Voices of Past Generations
New show examining the deep connections women make with musical tradition kicks off with a concert featuring folk star Alice Gerrard
The Ancient Origins of the Easter Bunny
A scholar traces the folk figure's history from the Neolithic era to today
See Bob Dylan's Cinematic Paintings, Welded Sculptures and More
A comprehensive collection of the iconic songwriter's visual art is on display for the first time in the United States
Art Enthusiast Spots Long-Lost Sculpture by Black Folk Artist in Missouri Front Yard
William Edmondson had a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in 1937 but was buried in an unmarked grave following his death in 1951
Hear a Georgia Choral Group as They Rediscover the Art of Sacred Harp Singing
Students find lasting resonance in the words and simple notes of the 1869 hymn 'How Can I Keep from Singing?'
New Maryland Museum Dives Into the Mythology of Mermaids
Blending history, pop culture and folklore, the attraction features a Feejee mermaid, original artworks and more
Cicada Folklore, or Why We Don’t Mind Billions of Burrowing Bugs at Once
The earliest documented examples of cicada folklore come from China
Long-Hidden Trove of Bob Dylan Letters, Handwritten Lyrics Heads to Auction
The archives of harmonica player and close Dylan friend Tony Glover act as a "time capsule" of 20th-century music, says RR Auction
Ruins of Eighth-Century Pagan Temple Found in Norway
The structure—built to honor Norse gods like Thor and Odin—is the first of its kind discovered in the country
Why Bigfoot and the 'Abominable Snowman' Loom Large in the Human Imagination
In cultures around the world, folklore of a 'Wild Man' share a common narrative
Before Chain Letters Swept the Internet, They Raised Funds for Orphans and Sent Messages From God
Recipe exchanges, poetry chains, photo challenges and other ostensibly comforting prompts are enjoying a resurgence amid the COVID-19 pandemic
How to Detect the Age-Old Traditions of Folklore in Today’s COVID-19 Misinformation
Smithsonian folklorist James Deutsch says the fast spread of stories and memes are cultural expressions that build cohesion and support
215-Million-Year-Old, Sharp-Nosed Sea Creature Was Among the Last of Its Kind
Researchers gave the marine reptile the genus name <u>G</u>unakadeit in honor of a sea monster from Tlingit oral history
Grammy Nod to Folkways’ Pete Seeger Collection Is a Fitting Tribute
The producers aim to inspire future generations to carry on the singer’s legacy
From the Archives: Pete Seeger on What Makes a Great Protest Song
To mark the centennial birthday of the late folk icon, Smithsonian Folkways has released a six-CD collection featuring 20 previously unreleased tracks
A Smithsonian Folklorist Delves Into the Rituals and Rewards at the Academy Awards
Folk belief holds that if you have won one Oscar, your odds of ever winning a second are greatly diminished by the dreaded “Oscar Jinx”
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