The New York Times – Music:
Gordon Lightfoot’s 1976 folk ballad told the true story of a shipwreck on Lake Superior. One of his old friends called it “a documentarian’s song.”
Category: Folk Music
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Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian Folk Singer, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Music:
Mr. Lightfoot’s rich baritone and gift for melodies made him one of the most popular artists of the 1970s.
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Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist
The New York Times – Music:
In the 1950s, when segregation was still widespread, his ascent to the upper echelon of show business was historic. But his primary focus was civil rights.
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Book Review: ‘Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You,' by Lucinda Williams
The New York Times – Music:
In “Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You,” the raw-voiced singer looks back on a contentious artistic life.
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An Avett Brother Meets a Founding Son: John Quincy Adams
The New York Times – Music:
Bob Crawford is one quarter of the folk-rock band the Avett Brothers. He’s also the host of a new podcast about the sixth president.
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8 New Songs You Should Hear Now
The New York Times – Music:
A dive into tracks by Tyler, the Creator, Feist, Bully and more recent highlights.
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4 New Artists You Need to Hear
The New York Times – Music:
Listen to Jana Horn, Water From Your Eyes, Debby Friday and Anna B Savage.
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What’s Driving a Fresh Wave of Irish Music? Tradition.
The New York Times – Music:
As Ireland reimagines itself, musicians including the singer Lisa O’Neill and the band Lankum are reimagining the island’s music with an ever-growing sense of pride.