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Ballad of America

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A nonprofit organization that preserves and celebrates music from America's diverse cultural history. Check out our free music library at BalladofAmerica.org.

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Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 8h

"...the initiative uplifts the next generation of talent, shaping culture within their communities." Rémy Martin's "This Is My City" Debuts in NYC, Honoring Emerging Creatives - https://theknockturnal.com/remy-martin-this-is-my-city-nyc/amp/ #nyc #program #art

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 1d

"...we all must be willing to stop the growth of any type of prejudice." The Porch on Windy Hill: A Moving Blend of Folk Music, Family, and Facing ... https://theknockturnal.com/the-porch-on-windy-hill-a-moving-blend-of-folk-music-family-and-facing-prejudice/amp/ #theporchonawindyhill #theater #folk

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 2d

"...they join together in music on the porch and revisit the past – both the beloved memories they share and the attitudes and incidents t... https://dctheaterarts.org/2025/09/18/appalachian-music-helps-heal-a-broken-family-in-the-porch-on-windy-hill-at-nycs-urban-stages-2/ #theater #sadstory #music

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 3d

"...you'll encounter a stunning array of influences in the rhythms and harmonies..." How to explore the music of Louisiana – fr... https://www.the-independent.com/travel/north-america/usa/louisiana/louisiana-new-orleans-music-review-jazz-cajun-zydeco-b2828296.html #louisiana #musicalhistory #culture

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 4d

"The Creek Rocks...[and]...The Wheelhouse Rousters" 2025 Old Time Music, Ozark Heritage Festival headliners announced - https://www.howellcountynews.com/local/2025-old-time-music-ozark-heritage-festival-headliners-announced #oldtimemusic #ozarkheritagefestival #musicfestival

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 5d

"With iconic sets from Santana, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and more, the 1969 festival changed music history." The Artists Who Performed at the First Woodstock Music Festival - https://www.biography.com/musicians/a67951599/woodstock-music-history-1969 #woodstock #musicfestival #history

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 8d

"it was the rhythms of his hometown that would ultimately define his legacy." Louis Moreau Gottschalk: an American virtuoso who navigated a divided nation - https://www.earrelevant.net/2025/09/louis-moreau-gottschalk-an-american-virtuoso-who-navigated-a-divided-nation/ #music #history #creole

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 9d

"...the 24-year-old troubadour... ultimately redefined rock 'n' roll as a legitimate form of modern folk expression." When Bob Dylan 'Went Electric': The Inside Story of the Night Rock C... https://people.com/bob-dylan-at-newport-new-doc-reveals-the-inside-story-11806824 #bobdylan #folk #rockandroll

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 10d

"He recorded some of the most important and enduringly popular instrumental guitar music" Joe Bonamassa pays homage to Duane Eddy – and reminds us why the "Titan of Twang" was a great blues p... https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/artist-lessons/joe-bonamassa-duane-eddy-lesson #blues #music #history

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 11d

Matthew Sabatella appears on the Bluegrass BKLYN podcast, discussing Ballad of America, Inc. and banjo history. SE3 Ballad of America! https://apple.co/47aaPIC #banjo #musichistory

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 12d

"The company celebrates the past and present of Mexican-American culture through universal messages of love and hope." Rowan University presents Calpulli ... https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles2/2025/09/11/rowan-university-presents-calpulli-mexican-dance-company/ #mexicandance #music #university

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 14d

"Americana – folksy, simple, emotional and often humorous songs that were the seeds of the sixties' acoustic folk revival" - Various Art... https://theprogressiveaspect.net/blog/2025/09/10/various-artists-when-will-they-ever-learn-a-story-of-u-s-folk-music-1963-1969-4cd-boxset/ #americana #folk #60s

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 19d

"..Black folk music revival sweeping the country that's rescuing lost traditions and challenging stereotypes that for generations have influenced things like who gets to play the banjo in America." Who g... https://www.wunc.org/podcast/the-broadside/2025-09-11/black-banjo #banjo #blackhistory #music

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 20d

"...celebrating her extraordinary contributions to gospel music and her life-changing global influence."CeCe Winans Builds Global Legacy With Record-Break... https://journalofgospelmusic.com/gospel/cece-winans-builds-global-legacy-with-record-breaking-more-than-this-world-tour/ #gospel #award #music

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 21d

"These are classic duets that stand out in the genre, delivering some of its most electrifying blues rock performances." 10 Must Hear Blues Rock Duets - https://bluesrockreview.com/2025/09/10-must-hear-blues-rock-duets.html #blues #rock #music

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 22d

"Harlem Gospel Travelers, a dynamic gospel-soul group known for their vibrant performances, shared their vocal harmonies and upbeat blend of gospel, ... https://wvpublic.org/story/arts-culture/listen-harlem-gospel-travelers-have-the-mountain-stage-song-of-the-week/ #gospelmusic #performance #harmony

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 23d

"Jackson sat down with BLACK ENTERPRISE to reflect on the evolution of the Stellar Awards, share his perspective on gospel music's cultural reach..."Don Jackson On 40 Years Of The Stellar ... https://www.blackenterprise.com/don-jackson-40-years-stellar-awards-gospel-music/ #gospel #music #innovative

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 24d

"Since the first festival in 1974, the three-day event has become the world's largest Cajun and Zydeco festival, attracting visitors from across the globe." Festivals Acad... https://www.offbeat.com/news/festivals-acadiens-et-creoles-celebration-music-schedule-released/ #cajun #zydeco #musicfestival

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 25d

"Earl Scruggs...most certainly left a permanent and deep legacy for pickers, players, fans, and banjo enthusiasts the world over." Earl Scruggs Music Festival Keeps Spirit of E... https://savingcountrymusic.com/earl-scruggs-music-festival-keeps-spirit-of-earl-scruggs-alive/ #country #music #festival

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 26d

"Many towns and cities along the Blues Trail have planned festivals, exhibitions and live music to mark the 100th birthday of the homegrown musical legend." - Celebrat... https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250908-mississippi-blues-trail-the-road-trip-that-celebrates-bb-king #blues #music #festival

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 27d

"Through the many categories there were a wide array of winners from across generations, styles, and levels of notoriety." See the Winners of the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards - The Blueg... https://thebluegrasssituation.com/read/see-the-winners-of-the-2025-ibma-bluegrass-music-awards/ #bluegrass

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 28d

"Hickerson enjoyed a long career as a folk musician and archivist of folk music at the Library of Congress." Joe Hickerson, ... https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2025/09/joe-hickerson-folk-musician-and-lead-archivist-of-folk-music-at-the-library-of-congress-dies-at-89.html #folkmusic

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · 29d

"...jam sessions can be a moment of clarity, when the pressures of the world are drowned out and they can commune with other peop... https://www.npr.org/2025/08/12/nx-s1-5494698/this-music-project-uses-bluegrass-to-bring-people-on-the-autism-spectrum-together #bluegrass #autism #music #sensoryissues

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · Sep 19

"Latin American music is on a global roll, but is that benefitting some groups of people more than others?" Reports warn of gender disparities in Latin American music - https://musically.com/2025/08/22/reports-warn-of-gender-disparities-in-latin-american-music/ #gender #music #latinx

Ballad of America @balladofamerica.bsky.social · Sep 18

" GRAMMY Award-winning banjoists Steve Martin and Alison Brown announced their debut collaborative album, Safe, Sensible and Sane" Steve Mart... https://shorefire.com/releases/entry/steve-martin-and-alison-brown-announce-debut-collaborative-album-safe-sensible-and-sane #grammys #banjo #album #collab