For musicians like Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer, trying to break down doors in the folk and country music scenes has ...

Several rising British bands are using centuries-old ditties to discuss hot-button issues like prison abolition, trans rights and the gig economy.

Makeila Morgan grew up learning the Tongan dances of her heritage. She further developed her passion for dance in the cultural dance program at BYU where she found a sense of belonging.

Teach Siamsa Finuge will host a new series of monthly adult classes in traditional music, song and dance. The upcoming ‘North Kerry Voices’ classes will focus on preserving on the folk traditions that ...

In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every ...

The makers have released Rama Raama, the first single from Vishwambhara. The track was launched on Hanuman Jayanthi, as a present for Chiranjeevi’s fans. It pays a tribute to Hanuman’s ...

The deceased was identified as Ajit Bisoi of Kotinada village, who was part of a Danda Nata group (folk dance troupe) of Digapahandi. Police suspect that Bisoi died by suicide in the restroom of the ...

For more audio journalism and storytelling, download New York Times Audio, a new iOS app available for news subscribers. By Nicholas Casey Read by Malcolm Hillgartner Produced by Adrienne Hurst ...

Callers play an important role at barn dances, calling out the steps and formations for attendees in time with the music. They lead the room, deciding the direction of the night and keeping the energy ...

Internationally renowned folk dance artist Ram Sahay Panday, a Padma Shri recipient, died in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district early on Tuesday (April 8, 2025) following a prolonged illness ...

The world of folk dance mourns the loss of Ram Sahay Panday, an acclaimed 'Rai' dance artist who passed away early Tuesday in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. The 92-year-old Padma Shri awardee had ...

Multihour performances are scheduled every evening of the folk festival, with both audio and video livestreamed by KTOO Public Media. Additional activities including dances at the adjacent Juneau ...