Folk Music

Blowin’ in the Wind: A Folk-Music Revolt

"Folk music is being challenged by a creative cadre of insurgents, all city intellectuals and almost all in their early or mid 20s, who write and sing topical songs characterized by radicalism, wit, immediacy, and poetry."

by Jack Newfield

Originally published: January 14, 1965

From The Archives

The Raw Power of Bob Dylan’s Pain

In 1975 we called Blood on the Tracks "the excruciating cry of a man who is tormented by his own freedom."

by The Voice Archives

November 7, 2018

“40 Years in the Making: The Magic Music Movie” Reunites an Obscure Colorado Jam Band

by Jordan Hoffman

August 1, 2018

The Infinite Worlds of Arthur Russell

by Sasha Frere-Jones

April 18, 2017

Valerie June Contends With a Legacy of Struggle and Sacrifice

by Vanessa Okoth-Obbo

April 11, 2017

Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt Make Sweet Music Together

April 4, 2017

Q&A: Bluegrass Legend Del McCoury on Interpreting Guthrie

by Lauren Daley

August 17, 2016

Born to Be Mild: Toronto’s Strumbellas Perfect the Neo-Folk Anthem

by Anna Fitzpatrick

July 7, 2016

Oh Pep! Aim for the Big Leagues With an Ambitious Folk-Pop Debut

June 29, 2016

Down Under Blues: Australia’s C.W. Stoneking Is a Roots Music Disciple

May 24, 2016