The New York Times – Music:
Cyndi Lauper, Joy Division, George Michael and the White Stripes are also among the first-time nominees up for induction this year.
Category: Folk Music
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Joni Mitchell to Be Honored With Gershwin Prize and Tribute Concert
The New York Times – Music:
The award from the Library of Congress comes amid a wave of recognition for the singer-songwriter, who performed in public last year for the first time since a 2015 health scare.
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Ian Tyson, Revered Canadian Folk Singer, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Music:
A rancher for most of his life, he began his music career as half of the folk-era duo Ian and Sylvia and was also celebrated for his commitment to the culture of Canada’s ranch country.
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2022: The Songs of the Year
The New York Times – Music:
Let’s talk about tracks by Ice Spice, Cardi B, Ethel Cain and many more of the 70 picks on our critics’ lists.
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Pablo Milanés, Troubadour of the Cuban Revolution, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Music:
His music blended traditional idioms with pop inflections and social themes, earning him comparisons with Bob Dylan.
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Buffy Sainte-Marie Broke Boundaries in Folk. A Documentary Tells Her Story.
The New York Times – Music:
She brought attention to Indigenous issues in her music, and was the first Indigenous person to win an Oscar. “Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On” makes the case for her continued importance.
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Elizabeth Stewart, Champion of Scotland’s Folk Music, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
She was part of a musical family of Scottish Travellers that furthered the nation’s folk revival and influenced its American counterpart.