A number of instruments played by famous folk artists, along with those of less-known and unknown artists, are housed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. National Museum of ...

Every culture has its own interpretations of music and dance.They hold special significance in the past; now is it a dying art of the world?The ...

Fiona Richie Wales has a rich musical heritage, and although many of its traditional instruments are not commonly heard, there are still musicians keeping the folk tradition alive, arranging and ...

In an on-demand economy, the kind of experience the shop offers is rare — and has cultivated a thriving bluegrass community ...

Violins are important instruments in a wide variety of musical genres - they are most prominent in the Western classical tradition and in many varieties of folk music, however they are also frequently ...

It hasn’t always had a place in orchestral music, but since the 19th century composers like Ravel and Debussy have been in love with the instrument and its unique, resonant sound. The modern concert ...

Folk music has always been at the heart of Bollywood ... It’s not just the melodies but also the instruments and voices that bring folk influences to life in Bollywood. Instruments like the ...

Family-owned Bucks County Folk Music Shop in New Media has helped cultivate a thriving bluegrass community across the region ...