Folk Music

The 50 best singer/songwriters, artists, and bands in the history of American folk music, from the 1940s through the 60s until today.

An introduction of the characteristics of folk music. There are underlying characteristics, embedded in folk music from which we can draw a subtle commonality.

Dulcimers, banjos, sitars, tablas, harps and hundreds of other acoustic noisemakers can be found here. Don’t be shy, sign up for a harmonica workshop, ukulele class, or slide guitar lessons. Antique and vintage instruments from all over the world are displayed throughout the storp>

Edvard Grieg - an overview of the composer and his music.

"What is a Folk Song?" is the topic of this 15-Minute Music Lesson freebie, perfect to use in your homeschool or classroom, includes a Gift Card giveaway!

Brooklyn native opened Woodstock in 1969

Joni Mitchell. One of my all-time favorite musicians. These days that cheshire grin of hers has been ravaged by too many cigarettes, but I love looking at pictures of her from the '60s and '70s. She is the Laurel Canyon free spirit that I am in my fantasy life. Etsy shop dreams. I've been dreaming of opening an etsy shop that would sell mostly reconstructed vintage clothes and handmade leather accessories. Of all the things I've been making lately, I like working with leather best. I feel bad for the cows, but I like their hide. Maybe I could use thrift store leather instead of buying new stuff? I want to give myself plenty of time to figure out what I want the shop to be, but it's fun to think about. My leather tassel earrings Keiko Lynn's makeup tutorials. I started following blogger Keiko Lynn a few months ago because seems like a sweetheart and I like her style, but I've also really been digging on her makeup tutorials. Makeup can be so daunting and so fleeting -- as in, it only looks good for the 30 minutes after I've done it. But she seems to know how to make it look good and stay put and she conquers some classic looks like cat eyes and crimson lips. Source: Keiko Lynn All-white bedroom. This is the opposite of my house, which is painted every color in the crayon box, but I am really loving the idea of a white bedroom that's accented with colorful accessories. Source: Haus Maus Source: Apartment Therapy Curtain made out of vintage scarfs! This picture is woefully tiny, but isn't this idea genius? I love vintage scarfs but I'm not going to go around with one tied around my neck anytime soon. But how about clipping them all together to make a breezy boho curtain? Source: Wish This DIY playhouse. My friend Emily sent me a link to this handmade playhouse, and I love it! Lately, when I can't locate Tessa, I check first under the twin bed in her room. She likes to play under there so I betcha she would like one of these. Maybe for her birthday? Source: The Artful Parent And finally, my Wellies. With all this rain, they have been the perfect thing to put on. I especially love them with tights. I have a pair of hunter green ones but I really want a pair of red. Are we friends on Facebook and Twitter? If not, let's do it. Also, would you please take a quick second to vote for Black & White & Loved All Over on Top Baby Blogs? Just click on this guy below and then click again on the page you land on and that's all you have to do.

tell me this, pal: why isn't everbody sittin' on a fence in the moonlight playin' a banjo? that's all i want to know.

When I got up Tuesday morning and turned on my iPhone to check the weather the first thing I read was "Pete Seeger has died at 94." Ba...

How he took the folk scene by storm, wowed his hero Bob Dylan and beat cancer – all while inspiring today’s country stars