Shirley Collins and Archie Fisher will both be named MBE in the new years day honors announcement. If you can’t follow the acronyms for British crown honors the BBC has this handy guide.
Read More Add a CommentOnce again Jane Toohey has produced ‘revealing’ look at the world for folk music with her ‘Naked Folk’ calendar. As in previous years a portion of the profits will be donated to a fund to help supplement the cost of health insurance for musicians.
Read More Add a CommentThe Canadian Folk music awards for 2006 were announced Sunday December 10th.
Read More Add a CommentThe nominations for the 49th Grammy awards have been announced and as usual many of the selections for Folk and related categories seem, well odd.
Read More Add a CommentThe Back Porch News covers American folk music and related genres including bluegrass, blues and alternative country. We also bring in a dash of world music from time to time.Read more about us including where to send music for review.
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