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A 270-Year-Old Scottish Folk Fiddle Makes Its Carnegie Hall Debut
The ornately decorated fiddle belonged to the dance master who taught Robert Burns. At Carnegie, it will cap “Scotland’s Hoolie in New York.”The New York Times - 1d -
Michael Hurley, singer-songwriter and 'Godfather of freak folk,' dies at 83
Hurley, a favorite of Cat Power and Lucinda Williams, was 'the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit.'Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Michael Hurley, hero of the US folk underground, dies aged 83
Singer-songwriter made more than 30 albums away from the mainstream, inspiring numerous artists in American alternative music. Michael Hurley, the American singer-songwriter whose unique path ...The Guardian - 2d -
'The Ballad of Wallis Island' is a crowd-pleasing folk-music comedy worth crowing about
British comedian Tim Key plays a millionaire fanboy who commands his favorite band to put on a private show, even though its singers Tom Basdan and Carey Mulligan have splitLos Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
Dublin Acts to Protect Molly Malone Statue
The city said it would provide stewards for its statue of the folk song figure — and repair its bust, which has been damaged by excessive touching.The New York Times - 1d -
‘I’d been singing the wrong word for 30 years’: Deacon Blue on how they made Dignity
‘It’s become a sort of folk song. It’s played at weddings and funerals. Dundee United play it when we win. I’ve met people who’ve told me, “I was a worker for the council for 20 years” – just like ...The Guardian - 5d -
🔬 The Debrief from a dramatic Saturday night in MLS
MLS returned with another bang Saturday with some massive results around the grounds on Matchday 7. Buckle up, folks. Here is what you missed. What happened 📸 Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images...Yahoo Sports - 3h
