folk music

John Paul White Makes His Peace With Being an Artist

It took years for singer-songwriter John Paul White to come to terms with the ego the music world demands. His latest album "The Hurting Kind" is a testament to how he's finally made his peace.

Cowboy Junkies: All That Reckoning

Their sound is quiet. And in a way, that came about by accident. We spoke with the Canadian band Cowboy Junkies about how they've managed the demands of family and band life over decades.

Musician James Mullis: An Old Soul with a Millennial’s Heart

Birmingham musician James Mullis offers his unique blend of blues, folk and Americana.

A Tour of Alabama Folk School at Camp McDowell

Alabama has a rich folk history, full of songs, stories and primitive arts and crafts. For years, the Alabama Folk School has brought them to life through a year-round teaching program at Camp McDowell, the camp and conference center for the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. The Alabama Folk School recently appointed a new director, and Camp McDowell itself has seen some major changes and renovations in the past year.