British folk music had a golden era in the 1960s and early '70s. But in certain musical circles lately, it's been experiencing a renaissance. Spin magazine writer and critic Will Hermes takes a look ...

Rhianna Malas is a creative writer and essayist currently living in Melbourne, Australia. An RMIT alum, she has self produced a comic zine, and has written short stories and creative non-fiction ...

Folklore as a mirror of culture -- The study of folklore in literature and culture: identification and interpretation -- Metafolkore and oral literary criticism -- From etic to emic units in the ...

British folklore is filled with dark creatures and warnings. These stories weren’t entertainment. They enforced rules and explained danger. This video explains what these beings represented. Trump ...

British singer Olivia Chaney emerged on the British folk scene nearly a decade ago, harmonizing behind Scotsman Alasdair Roberts and writing her own music. Over time her repertoire and ideas have ...

BOTH these books appeared opportunely. Their date of publication falling near the jubilee congress of the Folklore Society, they served to supplement the proceedings of that congress in demonstrating ...

Shirley Collins has dedicated most of her life to the preservation and interpretation of British folk music, keeping traditions alive while also shaping them to the contemporary moment at the same ...

British folk-rocker Dolly Mavies has addressed the recent debacle that ensued after she walked out of her own gig last month due to the presence of U.S. Vice President JD Vance. The singer-songwriter, ...

Veteran British folk artist and singer/songwriter Ralph McTell celebrated his 80th birthday on December 3. Although not a household name in the U.S., McTell has had a long, prolific, and influential ...

If you've never found a way to experience the bliss and tragedy of traditional British folk music, this is your chance. The Queen of Hearts is a stunning new album by Offa Rex, the project of English ...