Newport Folk Festival
George Wein, Newport Jazz Co-Founder, Dies At 95
‘George has an undeniable gift for making things happen,’ said producer Jay Sweet.
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Features2 months agoWoodstock Festival: How We Got To “Three Days Of Peace And Music”
1969 was a year of amazing musical festivals, but Woodstock, and the bands that played, set the template for events that have become part of our culture.
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News6 months ago
Newport Folk And Jazz Festivals Announce Summer 2021 Dates
The Folk Festival will take place July 23rd through July 25th and July 26th through July 28th. Newport Jazz is set for July 30th to August 1st.
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News1 year ago
Sets From Roger Waters, Mavis Staples To Be Featured In Virtual Newport Folk Fest
‘Folk on Revival Weekend’ will feature an eclectic schedule of live sets, archival content, and never-before-seen performances.
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News2 years ago
Deluxe ‘Tales Of America’ Due From Kenyan Singer-Writer JS Ondara
JS Ondara’s ‘Tales Of America: The Second Coming’ will feature five new bonus tracks, including a cover of Neil Young’s 'Heart Of Gold'.
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News6 years ago
Norah Heads For Newport, Twice
Norah Jones has announced that she will perform at both the Newport Folk Festival and then the Newport Jazz Festival on consecutive weekends in July.
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In-Depth7 years ago
From Newport to Woodstock: The Real History of Music Festivals
Since the early jazz & folk happenings in the 1960s, almost every musical genre has had festivals to attract the faithful as well as potential converts.
