Sing Out! News Service

Mike Seeger Tribute on SiriusXM’s The Village (XM15)

Sing Out! News Service — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:20:45 +0000

Join host Mary Sue Twohy for a tribute radio program honoring Mike Seeger, American folk musician and folklorist, who passed away August 7, 2009 in Lexington, VA. Born to Charles and Ruth Crawford Seeger in New York City in 1933, Mike grew up in Maryland and Washington, DC along side his sister, Peggy and half brother, [...]

Folk and Old-Time Music Revival Pioneer Mike Seeger Passes

Sing Out! News Service — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:43:23 +0000

We announce with regret that our longtime valued colleague and good friend Mike Seeger died on Friday, August 7, 2009 from the combined effects of multiple myeloma and leukemia. He was 75. Mike Seeger was one of the most influential voices of the generation that rediscovered American vernacular music in [...]

Folk-Legacy Founder Sandy Paton Passes

Sing Out! News Service — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:26:21 +0000

Folk-Legacy Records founder Sandy Paton passed away on Sunday July 26 around 6:30pm. He had been hospitalized the last few days after becoming extremely fatigued. Sandy had been in poor health in recent years, suffering from emphysema which required that he was constantly connected to oxygen. About a month ago, Sandy & Caroline’s grandson died [...]

Blues Photographer Lauded with Exhibit / Book

Sing Out! News Service — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:26:25 +0000

An exhibit of about 30 photos by Raeburn “Ray” Flerlage is underway at Alumni House at the University of Chicago from today until Sunday, June 7. The images are of performers from the first decade of the University of Chicago Folk Festivals, and are taken from the upcoming book of Ray’s photos titled “Chicago Folk: [...]

Changes Coming to the Folk Grammys

Sing Out! News Service — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:21:43 +0000

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 3, 2009) — Due to the increasing growth of traditional music, The Academy has split the category Best Contemporary Folk/Americana into two categories: Best Contemporary Folk Album and Best Americana Album. Additionally, the Folk Field has been renamed American Roots Music, which will now include the Best Traditional Blues Album, Best [...]