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 ...

This instrument, most probably, originated from the words “to talk”, “to babble”. Musicians would play the balalaika and “babble” some folk lyrics - it was a rather popular leisure ...

Bitch, devil’s fiddle, some traditional Polish folk instruments may have brow-raising names, but all of them have a unique and fascinating sound which lends Polish folk its inimitable cachet. Ligawka ...

Swiss crew Eluveitie helped form a new wave of folk metal throughout the early 2000s, bringing in bagpipes and a hurdy-gurdy into their music, among other instruments.

Kids ages 8–14 can learn Cajun and Zydeco music, sing in French and jam with friends this summer at Louisiana Folk Roots Kids Camps. What to know.

Traditional folk music has been defined as music that comments on cultural or national identity, is played on traditional instruments, and is associated with the culture of a specific group.

A local band with a unique sound, uses a unique instrument. Zia Conservatory is a three man band who consists of Hector Pena, Devon Hall, and Jackie Jones.

Armenian composer/musician Levon Eskenian, inspired by Gurdjieff's works and music from the Caucasian region, formed the Gurdjieff Folk Instruments Ensemble and, with the help of this 14-piece group, ...

When Karl and Jackie Dieterichs first opened their folk music shop in 1966, it wasn’t exactly easy to find a banjo in Bucks County. But the Dieterichs’ vision changed that. The Bucks County Folk Music ...