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Peter Yarrow Of Famed Folk Trio Peter, Paul And Mary Dies At 86

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group’s most enduring song, “Puff the Magic Dragon,” died Tuesday in New York, …

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Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group’s most enduring song, “Puff the Magic Dragon,” died Tuesday in New York, publicist Ken Sunshine …

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Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

India Today

LOS ANGELES: Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group’s most enduring song, “Puff the Magic Dragon,” died Tuesday in New York, publicist Ken Sunshine said. …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

"He's a contrarian": "A Complete Unknown" unmasks Bob Dylan to reveal the man, not enigmatic icon

Salon

James Mangold’s excellent biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” chronicles Bob Dylan’s arrival in New York in 1961 and his burgeoning success to his electrifying performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. That film’s subject, Johnny Cash, has a supporting role in “A Complete Unknown” and he champions Dylan's and his progressive efforts, even as the Folk Festival fears them. The …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Exclusive: Mohit Chauhan says 'music labels prioritise trends over melody'

India Today

Mohit Chauhan completes 25 remarkable years in the music industry. Best known for his iconic tracks like Tum Se Hi, Tum Ho, Ishq Mitaye, Chauhan’s illustrious career spans from his Silk Route days to becoming one of Bollywood’s most celebrated playback singers. "I’ve done a lot of film songs, but now I’m revisiting my beginnings -- independent music," he shared. …

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1 month ago

Timothee Chalamet responds after Bob Dylan says actor will nail his role in upcoming biopic A Complete Unknown

Hindustan Times

Music icon Bob Dylan has expressed full confidence in Timothee Chalamet's ability to portray him in the highly anticipated biopic 'A Complete Unknown', set for release this Christmas Day. "There's a movie about me opening soon called A Complete Unknown," Dylan wrote, acknowledging the upcoming release, adding, "Timothee Chalamet is starring in the lead role. 'A Complete Unknown' focuses on …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Folk musician Jerron Paxton stops by for music and conversation

NPR

Folk musician Jerron Paxton stops by for music and conversation Paxton plays guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica — among other instruments. But this new album, "Things Done Changed," is his first where all the tracks were written by him, songs that are deeply rooted to music of the '20s and '30s and older but reflects Paxton's contemporary feelings and observations …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Bloody’ beats and beyond

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Bloodywood isn’t your typical metal band. This weekend, the genre-defying band arrives in Bengaluru to electrify fans at the 2024 edition of the Bandland Music Festival – a homecoming of sorts for a group that has taken Indian metal to the world stage. “Not only will we be playing Nu Delhi, but there’s a good chance fans will hear …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Musical group featuring award winning Indian-American singer Falu nominated for Grammy

Hindustan Times

By Yoshita Singh Musical group featuring award winning Indian-American singer Falu nominated for Grammy New York, A musical group featuring award-winning Indian-American singer Falu has been nominated for a Grammy award in the best folk album category. The American Patchwork Quartet featuring Falu, multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross, acclaimed Issei jazz bassist Yasushi Nakamura, and renowned jazz drummer …

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Tributes Pour In As Veteran Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Passes Away at 72

India Today

Veteran folk singer Sharda Sinha passed away at 72. She was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2018 and was hospitalized on November 27. Her last pre-recorded Chhath track, Dukhwa Mitayin Chhathi Maiya, was released on November 4. Her contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi music have left an indelible mark on India's folk genre.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient Meets Modern: A Symphony of Traditional Instruments in a New Generation

China Daily

Veteran pipa player Fang Jinlong and Little Green Onion showcase the harmony of ancient and modern elements in their performance. Fang, known for his versatility and collaboration with various styles, performs with a 100-member orchestra, blending traditional instruments with modern elements. Little Green Onion, led by songwriter Zhou Mingcong, also incorporates elements of traditional Chinese music into their pop and …

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3 months, 1 week ago

The borderless music of Gabriela Ortiz

NPR

The borderless music of Gabriela Ortiz The ambitious Mexican composer finds herself in the spotlight — finally toggle caption Marta Arteaga Composer Gabriela Ortiz has paid some dues — and now she’s collecting. Ortiz’s parents co-founded Los Folkloristas, the celebrated band dedicated to Latin American folk music and research, and she learned to play instruments in the group’s outreach learning …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Google Doodle celebrates ‘accordion’, a German instrument and folk musician's ‘main squeeze’

Hindustan Times

Google Doodle celebrated the ‘accordion’ on Thursday, a German musical instrument patented on this day in 1829, referring to it as a folk musician's “main squeeze.” This free-reed instrument with bellows has influenced various music genres, including pop, jazz, folk, and classical. The Doodle's music theme featured the “Google” logo integrated within the bellows of an accordion, depicted being played …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

What we know about A Complete Unknown - and why it's so hard to get Bob Dylan right

BBC

What we know about A Complete Unknown - and why it's so hard to get Bob Dylan right Getty Images The film will be set in the early 1960s – the moment in time when Bob Dylan went from 'complete unknown' to rock star. Sean Latham, founding director of the Institute for Bob Dylan Studies at the University of Tulsa …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

What we know about 'A Complete Unknown' - and why it's so hard to get Bob Dylan right

BBC

What we know about 'A Complete Unknown' - and why it's so hard to get Bob Dylan right Getty Images When Dylan went electric in 1965, it spurred immense backlash The film will be set in the early 1960s – the moment in time when Bob Dylan went from 'complete unknown' to rock star. Sean Latham, founding director of the …

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11 months ago

Home, home on the vast Chinese range

China Daily

Mark Levine plays the guitar in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, in 2013. "If I'm invited to sing only one song, it's always that song," said Levine, a singer, composer and teacher from the United States. "When I started writing my songs, I took the music style I was most comfortable with — the American country music — and attached it to …

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11 months ago

Home, home on the vast Chinese range

China Daily

Mark Levine plays the guitar in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, in 2013. "If I'm invited to sing only one song, it's always that song," said Levine, a singer, composer and teacher from the United States. "When I started writing my songs, I took the music style I was most comfortable with — the American country music — and attached it to …

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11 months ago

Home, home on the vast Chinese range

China Daily

Mark Levine plays the guitar in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, in 2013. "If I'm invited to sing only one song, it's always that song," said Levine, a singer, composer and teacher from the United States. "When I started writing my songs, I took the music style I was most comfortable with — the American country music — and attached it to …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

“Each Kabir poem is like a wake-up call” - Vasu Dixit

Hindustan Times

What inspires you to sing the poems of Kabir, a man who lived way back in the 15th century? What was your thought process behind Electro Kabira, the set that the Vasu Dixit Collective presented at the Mahindra Kabira Festival? Bands like Indian Ocean and Kabir Café have found acceptance when they have tried out new things, so that gave …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Neha Bhasin: I want to bring folk music in the forefront

Hindustan Times

Reels on social media have become a booming trend for tracks to gain popularity and singer Neha Bhasin feels the same. It does help in validating but it may not necessarily be an instant hit.” Neha Bhasin on folk music She also expresses her concerns about the current trend, stating, “My song Babul released in 2018, and it trended again …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Ila Arun on becoming a singer: Servant who used to drop me to school unconsciously became my teacher

Hindustan Times

Singer-actor Ila Arun is the biggest name that represents Rajashtani folk music since more than three decades. Ila Arun's journey as a singer Ila says she ‘lived’ folk music during her time in Jaipur. Ila Arun on which songs make her popular Ila Arun however, denies getting international offers after the popularity of Ringa Ringa in Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire …

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1 year, 6 months ago

World Music Day 2023: Different types of folk music of India

Hindustan Times

World Music Day 2023: Different types of folk music of India On the occasion of World Music Day, here are a few examples of the diverse range of folk music found. On the occasion of World Music Day, here are a few examples of the diverse range of folk music found in India. 1 / 10 World Music Day, also …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Concerts celebrate traditional sounds

China Daily

The National Chinese Traditional Musical Instruments Serial Concerts kicked off in Langfang, Hebei province, on June 6, celebrating traditional music and providing the audience with an aesthetic feast. The event is an amalgamation of two previous concert series hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism — one that featured Chinese folk music troupes, which began in 2013, and another …

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1 year, 8 months ago

The London venue reimagining British music

BBC

The London venue reimagining British music Rosie Reed-Gold/EFDSS Camden's Cecil Sharp House has been questioning the very notion of what traditional British music means in the multicultural 21st Century. Zoey Goto Folk Dance Remixed combines folk music with contemporary street dance styles Named after Cecil Sharp, a folk music enthusiast who roamed the countryside of England and the US South …

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Peter Yarrow Of Famed Folk Trio Peter, Paul And Mary Dies At 86

Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86

"He's a contrarian": "A Complete Unknown" unmasks Bob Dylan to reveal the man, not enigmatic icon

Exclusive: Mohit Chauhan says 'music labels prioritise trends over melody'

Timothee Chalamet responds after Bob Dylan says actor will nail his role in upcoming biopic A Complete Unknown

Folk musician Jerron Paxton stops by for music and conversation

‘Bloody’ beats and beyond

Musical group featuring award winning Indian-American singer Falu nominated for Grammy

Tributes Pour In As Veteran Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Passes Away at 72

Ancient Meets Modern: A Symphony of Traditional Instruments in a New Generation

The borderless music of Gabriela Ortiz

Google Doodle celebrates ‘accordion’, a German instrument and folk musician's ‘main squeeze’

What we know about A Complete Unknown - and why it's so hard to get Bob Dylan right

What we know about 'A Complete Unknown' - and why it's so hard to get Bob Dylan right

Home, home on the vast Chinese range

Home, home on the vast Chinese range

Home, home on the vast Chinese range

“Each Kabir poem is like a wake-up call” - Vasu Dixit

Neha Bhasin: I want to bring folk music in the forefront

Ila Arun on becoming a singer: Servant who used to drop me to school unconsciously became my teacher

World Music Day 2023: Different types of folk music of India

Concerts celebrate traditional sounds

The London venue reimagining British music