The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks inspired by his Long Hot Summer Tour, including “My Back Pages” and “Mississippi.”
Category: Folk Music
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Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back.
The New York Times – Music:
The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas.
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The Folk Singer Linda Perhacs Is Found and Is Safe, Authorities Confirm
The New York Times – Music:
Friends of the “Parallelograms” artist, who was reported missing earlier this week, said she is living in a new care facility.
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Linda Perhacs, Experimental Folk Singer, Is Reported Missing
The New York Times – Music:
Friends of the influential psychedelic folk songwriter said they had been unable to reach her since her discharge from a care facility eight months ago.
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A History of American Utopia in 10 Acts
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Exploring some of the significant experiments that have best captured the country’s idealistic spirit.
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Totó la Momposina, Colombian Folk Music Star, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Music:
Timbaland, Jay-Z and Major Lazer sampled her work, and she received a lifetime achievement award from the Latin Grammys in 2013.
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Party Like a Swede! A Guide to Celebrating Midsummer.
The New York Times – Travel:
The holiday celebrates the return of light after the long, dark Nordic winter. Here’s how to take part in Sweden, or wherever you are.
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Bonnaroo, Governors Ball and 7 More Summer Music Festivals Not to Miss
The New York Times – Music:
Can’t get to Lollapalooza or Outside Lands this year? Want to see Lizzo play flute with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra? Here are some options.
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Marisa Anderson’s (Tunefully) Un-American Activities
The New York Times – Music:
The guitarist mined the scholar Harry Smith’s LP collection, recording her takes on songs rooted in regions the United States has been in conflict with since 1970.