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The founder of Arhoolie Records photographed and recorded musicians across the U.S., from stages and front porches to studios and backyard parties
Featuring handpicked songs and notable guests, this collection features 13 Appalachian folk ballads sourced from the works of singers Mary Sands and Jane Gentry.
What do the weird and wonderful words of our best-known Christmas carols actually mean? Andrew Stewart looks into some popular Christmas carol lyrics
Folk artists Martin Simpson and Thomm Jutz combine to offer a real oldies collection, with ballads that date back generations and have roots on both sides of the Atlantic. It’s music that still resonates today, as shown in these compelling new interpretations by Simpson and Jutz. “Nothing But Green Willow: The Songs of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry” will be released Friday.
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