Tag: folk

Briscoe

Briscoe

Led by Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton, the band pushes feel-good vibes throughout its eclectic sound.

wild Up: Future Folk

Pre-Concert Reflection: wild Up’s FUTURE FOLK

What is folk music? Purdue instructional developer Daniel Guberman discusses the evolution of folk from Lomax’s field recordings to the instant gratification of the 21st century.

wild Up band

What’s your FUTURE FOLK name?

wild Up creates a communal concert of sound/noise/experience by merging the old-world with the modern era. What does FUTURE FOLK mean to you?

The Steel Wheels

The Steel Wheels to Perform at Carnahan Hall on Dec. 7

Sometimes referred to as a “museum of the managed American countryside,” Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains represent a balance of unspoiled nature and necessary industry. And though known for hazes tinted with their titular hue, this majestic range has inspired creative...
Scenes from Kannapolis with Jenny Scheinman

Folk music sheds light on Great Depression in Kannapolis

Jenny Scheinman’s Kannapolis presents Depression-era America as an intricate assembly of different fabrics woven into a beautiful pattern of personalities, passions, and perspectives.

Meklit pose

Fast 4: Meklit

Here are 4 fast facts to get you ready for Meklit’s Lafayette Theater performance on Saturday, February 27 at 8 p.m.

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TED Global Fellow Meklit to perform at Purdue

Ethiopian-born and Brooklyn-raised cultural activist Meklit will bring a blend of jazz, folk, and global roots to the stage at Lafayette Theater.

Theme Gift Idea #6: April Brings The Avett Brothers

Stuck for a gift? Look no further than The Avett Brothers themed idea this holiday season. Grab a copy of their latest album "Magpie and the Dandelion," some framed lyric art, and two tickets to An Evening with The Avett Brothers. The...

Q&A with Béla Fleck

Béla Fleck has been nominated in more different Grammy® categories than anyone in the awards’ history—country, pop, jazz, bluegrass, classical, folk, spoken word, composition, and arranging. See Béla Fleck live at Purdue University on November 14 with Brooklyn Rider. Q:...