Folk music

The List

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No Matter How Many Years Pass, These 3 Folk Songs From the Early 20th Century Will Never Be Forgotten

By Peter Burditt
Behind The Song

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By Melanie Davis
The List

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By Peter Burditt
On This Day

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Born on This Day in 1949, the Underrated Songwriter Who Influenced All Your Favorites and Was Named After an Exotic Dancer

By Melanie Davis
The List

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By Peter Burditt
Behind The Song

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By Thom Donovan
Song Diving

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Song Diving With Rufus Wainwright
The List

12.16.25

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By Jim Beviglia
The List

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By Em Casalena
The List

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By Alex Hopper
On This Day

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Born on This Day in 1932, the Legendary Songwriter Behind a Storytelling Country Standard by Kenny Rogers and Hits for Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley

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Bob Dylan To Continue His Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour Into 2026: Full Concert Dates, Locations, & Tickets

By Paige Gawley

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