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Folk
 Websites presented in alphabetical order African American Sheet Music, 1820-1920 
 Images of hundreds of pieces of sheet music, including "songs from the heyday of antebellum blackface minstrelsy in the 1850s and from the abolitionist movement of the same period." Indexed by title, subject, or creator. Also includes links to essays that provide history and context. From the John Hay Library at Brown University. http://dl.lib.brown.edu/sheetmusic/afam/ Topics: Black Resources, Music, Musical Genres Last updated Mar 7, 2006 African-American Sheet Music, 1850-1920: Selected from the Collections of Brown University
Over 1,300 pieces of music associated with antebellum blackface minstrelsy, the abolitionist movement, the Civil War, and on into the 20th century. Composers include James Bland, Ernest Hogan, Bob Cole, James Reese Europe, and Will Marion Cook. "Particularly significant in this collection are the visual depictions of African Americans which provide much information about racial attitudes over the course of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries." From the American Memory Project, Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/sheetmusic/brown/ Topics: Black Resources, Music, Musical Genres Last updated Dec 21, 2006 Alan Lomax Collection Site
Noted folklorist and anthropologist Alan Lomax died July 19, 2002. With his father John A. Lomax, Alan developed the Archive of American Folksong at the Library of Congress. The site includes Lomax’s biography; bibliographies, filmographies, and discographies; information on the Alan Lomax archives; tools for researching performance styles; and contact information. For the most part, the site describes what is available, but offers no online catalogs. http://www.culturalequity.org/alanlomax/ce_alanlomax_index.jsp Topics: Musical Genres, Notable People, Religion Last updated Mar 22, 2009 American Roots Music
Explore roots music: blues, country, gospel, bluegrass, cajun, zydeco, tejano, and Native American music. This is a companion site to the four-part PBS series, with each part individually summarized. Included are Oral Histories of some of the artists, a discography for each episode, and histories of the songs and instruments heard in the programs. Additionally, there are related links and lesson plans. http://www.pbs.org/americanrootsmusic/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Music, Musical Genres, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Dec 20, 2001 beatofindia.com
Beat of India provides sound and video recordings, photographs, and reviews of folk music from India. Music and dance groups from rural villages using rare folk instruments are featured. Hindi fonts are available for downloading. http://www.beatofindia.com/ Topics: Dance, Musical Genres, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jun 18, 2003 Bound For Glory: The Life and Times of Woody Guthrie
Devoted to folksinger Woody Guthrie, this site "integrates history, music, photographs, essays, poems, letters and drawings." Profiles Guthrie's early years in Oklahoma and time spent in California, the Pacific Northwest (Grand Coulee Dam songs), and New York (Almanac Singers). Includes sheet music for a few of Guthrie's well-known songs. From the Museum of Musical Instruments . http://www.themomi.org/museum/Guthrie/ Topics: Music, Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Oct 1, 2004 Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance (ZydE-Magic)
Frequently updated, this site provides regional and date arranged lists of U.S. and international festivals. The full text of the ZydE-Zine, dance instructions and pictures are provided. A list of links include music available online, newsletters & zines, dance techniques and instruction, and other Cajun, zydeco, and Louisiana sites. An extensive list of bands and artists lead to official and fan sites containing a mix of bios, photos, and touring schedules. A link to the Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture is available. Pages have large graphics and MIDI music. The author, Gary Hayman, provides a page citing his sources. Gar voir! http://users.erols.com/ghayman/ Topics: Dance, Media, Media, Musical Genres, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 5, 2000 California Gold: Northern California Folk Music from the Thirties
"A multi-format ethnographic field collection that includes sound recordings, still photographs, drawings, and written documents from a variety of European ethnic and English- and Spanish-speaking communities in Northern California," collected by the WPA California Folk Music Project from 1938 through 1940. Includes profile of Project director Sidney Robertson Cowell. Searchable by keyword; browsable by performer, musical instrument, and audio title. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/afccchtml/cowhome.html Topics: Music, Musical Genres Last updated Mar 23, 2005 Ceolas - the Celtic Music Archive
Ceolas is a directory of Celtic music on the Internet, concentrating on the Irish & Scottish traditions. Includes profiles, links, discographies of musicians, reviews and sound samples of the music, a resource list with pointers to books, magazines, mail-order sources, radio shows, and information on dance and instruments, an index to traditional tunes, tour schedules, and related e-mail discussion lists. http://www.ceolas.org/ Topics: Dance, Musical Genres Last updated Jun 1, 2004 Chiff & Fipple: The PostStructural Tinwhistle Internet Experience
This site, "the ultimate guide to the instrument known as the tinwhistle, pennywhistle, Irish whistle or just plain whistle," features whistle reviews, help for beginners, a FAQ, a whistle tutorial, advice on deciphering whistle keys, proper whistle posture, historic notes, links, a tune-of-the-month, and several humorous sections. Also includes a message board ("the town square for whistlefolk") and a free monthly e-mail newsletter. Searchable. http://www.chiffandfipple.com/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musical Instruments Last updated Jun 9, 2004 English Folk and Traditional Music on the Internet: A Guide to Resources
"This is a guide to Internet resources relating to English folk music." Includes links to general guides, organizations, libraries, magazines, instruments, performers, and more. http://web.ukonline.co.uk/martin.nail/Folkmus.htm Topics: Musical Genres Last updated Feb 7, 2005 Ethnomusicology, Folk Music, and World Music
A collection of links to Web resources about the study of folk and primitive music arranged by categories such as organizations, bibliography, recordings, and geographical region or ethnic group. Includes links to folk dance sites as well. From the University of Washington Music Library. http://www.lib.washington.edu/music/world.html Topics: Musical Genres Last updated Jan 7, 2000 ezFolk.com
A searchable and browsable "instructional site for banjo and folk guitar." Includes tablature and tutorials, with MP3s available for most of the songs featured in the lessons. Also contains a message board and a searchable and browsable ezFolk Link Directory of over 800 instructional sites. Good source for information on clawhammer and bluegrass banjo styles. http://www.ezfolk.com/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musical Instruments Last updated May 29, 2001 Filk Frequently Asked Questions
From "What the heck is filk music?" (for those who don't know what it is) to "Where else can I find filk?" (for those who do know), this FAQ gives information about "the folk music of the science fiction/fantasy fan community." Contains information about filk etiquette, events, the Pegasus Awards, newsgroups, vendors, and more. http://www.kayshapero.net/filkfaq.htm Topics: Literature: Fiction, Music, Musical Genres, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Folk Legend Pete Seeger Looks Back
"Pete Seeger has written some of the best-known ballads of the 20th century: 'If I Had a Hammer,' 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone' and 'Turn, Turn, Turn' among them." The site includes audio of an interview of Seeger and of a May 2005 concert celebration of Seeger's music. Also includes links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4726633 Topics: Activism, Music, Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Jul 6, 2005 Folk Music of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and America
A searchable collection of folk and traditional music and popular songs, with lyrics, MIDI renditions, tune information, and history. These songs include Francis J. Child ballads, country tunes, the works of Turlough O'Carolan, and sea shanties. The collection is also browsable by country of origin, subject, or compiler. Also available is an introductory encyclopedia of folk music and related resources. http://www.contemplator.com/folk.html Topics: Music, Musical Genres Last updated Jun 1, 2004 Folk Music: An Index to Recorded Resources
A searchable and browsable database of about 50,000 song titles and 20,000 performers of recorded folk music. Entries for songs include cross references to related tunes, alternative titles, and parodies. See the "Publisher List" for a browsable list of record labels that issue music featured in the database. Also has listings for over 200 printed resources, including listings from major collectors. Created and maintained by librarian Jane Keefer. http://www.ibiblio.org/folkindex/ Topics: Music, Musical Genres Last updated Apr 13, 2005 Guthrie, Woody -- 1912-1967
Woody Guthrie and the Archive of American Folk Song: Correspondence, 1940-1950 contains "letters between Woody Guthrie and staff [primarily curator Alan Lomax] of the Archive of American Folk Song." Searchable by keyword and browsable by title, subject, and date. Includes a biographical essay and timeline, bibliography, and selected discography of the folk/protest singer and songwriter. From the American Memory Project, Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wwghtml/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Aug 1, 2002 Hardanger Fiddle Association of America (HFAA)
The Web site for "a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle and related traditions of Norwegian music and dance." Features background information about the instrument, music samples, a FAQ, a directory of Web resources, and information about the organization. http://www.hfaa.org/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musical Instruments Last updated Jan 20, 2005 Hetzler's Fakebook
Download MIDI files for several hundred public domain fiddle tunes, arranged by key. Includes links to other fiddle and old-time folk music. Other features available by paid subscription. http://www.hetzlersfakebook.com Topics: Musical Genres, Musical Instruments Last updated Feb 1, 2005 Joan Baez Web Pages
Includes news and tour information about Joan Baez, a biographical chronology, photos, and lyrics to all the songs written or co-written by the folksinger. http://www.joanbaez.com/ Topics: Activism, Music, Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Mar 14, 2005 The Max Hunter Folk Song Collection
A collection of Ozark Mountain folk songs recorded between 1956 and 1976 that includes sheet music, lyrics, and sound files. The archive contains about 1600 songs, many of which are available on this site. A joint project of the Missouri State University Department of Music and the Springfield-Greene County Library, Springfield, Missouri. http://maxhunter.missouristate.edu/ Topics: Geography, Music, Musical Genres, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Feb 12, 2007 Mike Seeger
Mike Seeger, a member of the famous Seeger musical family (which includes Pete and Peggy), "has devoted his life to singing and playing Music from True Vine, the home music made by American southerners before the media age." His site contains a "Sample Musical Program" of various old-time music styles with selected sound files, a discography, concert information, and links. Also features writings by the former New Lost City Rambler: "What is Old-time Music?" and "Music of the Southern Appalachian Mountains: A Study Guide." http://mikeseeger.info/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Jul 20, 2003 Mugwumps Online
A revival of the magazine Mugwumps Instrument Herald, founded in 1971, whose mission was to provide "a central place where people interested in folk music could buy, sell, trade and learn about the musical instruments on which the music was made." Features classified ads, a directory of instrument shops, and reprints of articles from the original magazine. Also includes an index of articles from the Herald. http://www.mugwumps.com/ Topics: Musical Genres Last updated Feb 27, 2007 Old-Time Music Home Page
Here you can find news; information on festivals and events; an Old Time Fiddlers Hall of Fame ; and an Old Time Musicians Directory , browsable by name and state of residence. Includes links to related sites. http://www.oldtimemusic.com/ Topics: Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated May 29, 2001 Peter Paul & Mary
This site includes tour information, a gallery with discussion forum, photos, lyrics, chords, and a discography of the folk trio famous for their 1960s recordings of "Blowin' In The Wind" and "Puff the Magic Dragon." Includes individual profiles of Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey, and Mary Travers. http://www.peterpaulandmary.com/ Topics: Activism, Music, Musical Genres Last updated Apr 4, 2005 RadioFolk
"A schedule of local folk music radio shows on the internet, with links to stations and program descriptions." Programs are listed by day of the week and program time in the four main U.S. time zones. Listings include name of program and host, and duration. From a promoter for a folk singer-songwriter. http://www.radiofolk.org Topics: Media, Musical Genres Last updated Feb 22, 2006 RootsWorld: Listening to the Planet
An online "world and roots music magazine." Includes news, reviews, interviews, and more. http://www.rootsworld.com/rw/ Topics: Musical Genres Last updated Feb 27, 2005 Smithsonian Folkways
"Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution, the national museum of the United States," dedicated to "supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation, preservation and dissemination of sound." The site contains a searchable catalog of recordings (genres include folk, bluegrass, blues, humor, old time, poetry, and world music); events information; tour dates of featured artists; new releases; and more. http://www.folkways.si.edu/ Topics: Internet, Music, Musical Genres, Poetry Last updated Jun 18, 2008 Southern Mosaic: The John and Ruby Lomax 1939 Southern States Recording Trip
Searchable site documenting a recording expedition by Archive of American Folk Song curator John Lomax and his wife. Nearly 700 of the songs they recorded are available in MP3 format, browsable by subject, title, and performer, representing "ballads, blues, children's songs, cowboy songs, fiddle tunes, field hollers, lullabies, play-party songs, religious dramas, spirituals, and work songs." Includes biographical essays on John and Ruby Lomax, a map of the region, fieldnotes, a bibliography, and discography. From the American Memory Project, Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/lohtml/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Music, Musical Genres, Musical Instruments, Notable People, Performing Arts Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Taylor's Traditional Tunebook
Instrumental audio files, most accompanied by lyrics, of dozens of traditional songs from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, England, the United States, and Canada. http://www.contemplator.com/tunebook/ Topics: Internet, Music, Musical Genres Last updated Aug 19, 2003 Vancouver Folk Music Festival
The website for one of the largest folk music festivals in North America, held annually (July) at Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver, British Columbia. Features information about the current year's performers and schedules, as well as biographies of musicians from previous festivals back to 1978. http://thefestival.bc.ca/ Topics: Musical Genres, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 3, 2008 Wisconsin Folks
A directory of "Wisconsin artists who highlight their cultures and traditions in their art." While some profiles only include brief hiring information, others provide details about "identifiable traditional community" crafts, dance forms, food traditions, and music styles. Searchable, or browsable by art form, geographic location, ethnicity, or curricular theme. From the Wisconsin Arts Board, which will add artists who meet the criteria stated on the site. http://arts.state.wi.us/static/folkdir/index.htm Topics: Crafts, Dance, Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Feb 6, 2004 Woody Guthrie
This site has a biography of the singer/songwriter and explores his roles as Dust Bowl balladeer, American folk hero, and postmodern hero. http://xroads.virginia.edu/%7E1930s/RADIO/woody/introframe.html Topics: Agriculture, Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Feb 25, 2004 Woody Guthrie Foundation and Archives
Theis foundation holds the archives of this prolific songwriter, singer, and folklorist of American history. Best known for "This Land is Your Land" and his Dust Bowl Ballads, Guthrie also wrote songs for children, unions, and his politically radical group the Almanac Singers. This site has a biography, many digitizations of his original notebooks, a discography, and other publications. http://www.woodyguthrie.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Music, Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated May 26, 2002 |
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