Folk legend Woody Guthrie saw more than one family member fall victim to tragic housefires—but nothing could have prepared ...

Explore the enigmatic American towns where local folklore blurs the line between myth and reality, creating a captivating ...

From Johnny Appleseed to John Henry, Eric and the Doctrinaires ask what's real, who's fake, and how did these folktales take off.

Peter Yarrow, one third of the chart-topping 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary and co-writer of 'Puff,the Magic Dragon' ...

Peter Yarrow, famed member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died at 86. Renowned for his activism and musical ...

Seeger was a celebrated presence in the Greenwich Village folk scene into which an unknown singer-songwriter named Bob Dylan ...

In an interview for the podcast “The American Radio Show ... The world knows Peter Yarrow the iconic folk activist, but the human being behind the legend is every bit as generous, creative ...

Peter Yarrow, a stalwart of the 1960s folk music scene and member of the iconic group Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at 86 following a battle with bladder cancer. Known for hits like 'Puff, The Magic ...

A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds is sweeping through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences. Homes ...

Plus, Tom talks with retired Prairie Public radio director, Bill Thomas, who shares a folk song. — The Great American Folk Show is written, recorded, and hosted by folksinger and songwriter Tom ...

You still get all of the hallmark elements of folk rock, from guitars to drums. However, the addition of more “traditional” instruments gives this record a magical, otherworldly feel.