In its essence, folk music is music for the people — an art form inextricably intertwined with the soul of a region. Its nature is inherently visual, conjuring vivid imagery with just a single ...

Library of Congress archivist Joe Hickerson has died at 89. For decades, he worked to preserve America's collection of folk music and served as director of the library's American Folklife Center. Joe ...

Prev. ed. published under title: Introducing American folk music. Exploring American Folk Music: Ethnic, Grassroots, and Regional Traditions in the United States reflects the fascinating diversity of ...

Joe Hickerson, a beloved archivist at the Library of Congress, died last week in Portland, Oregon. He was 89. For more than three decades, he worked to preserve America's collection of folk music. NPR ...