Author Archives: Kelley Groover

Modern Top 40: The Anti-Folk?

Modern Top 40: The Anti-Folk?

Before any pop fans out there get angry and refuse to even read this article, let me assure you that I in no way am planning on condemning all pop music from all time periods. On the contrary, I enjoy quite a bit of pop music. I definitely crank it up when my local “oldies”… Continue Reading

Lead Belly, Odetta and Josh White: American Folk Profiles

Lead Belly, Odetta and Josh White: American Folk Profiles

In contemporary American society, when we think of folk music we think of country, bluegrass, singer-songwriters…and white people. Folk has come to be known as a white tradition, but this simply isn’t the case. This common modern misconception robs us of a wealth of wonderful music, simplifying the American heritage to a singular experience. While… Continue Reading

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