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The word folk is a noun. Folk means (1) the traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community, (2) people in general, (3) people descended from a common ancestor, (4) a social division of (usually preliterate) people.
The following articles and web pages elaborate on the word folk.
- John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School, located in Brasstown, North Carolina, offers year-round weekend and weeklong classes for adults in arts and crafts, music and dance, cooking and gardening, as well as nature studies, photography and writing.
https://www.folkschool.org/
- Farmers Almanac
Founded in 1818, the Farmers' Almanac is prized by city folk as well as country farmers. People still consult it frequently, as did generations from a century ago. With this nostalgic context, current editions of the Farmers' Almanac are filled with entertaining short stories, cooking recipes, and interesting facts. Visitors will enjoy reading weather forecasts and household tips as well as gardening advice and fishing calendars.
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/
The following articles provide recent folk-related news.
- How Big Thief found a kindred soul in Tucker Zimmerman
Zimmerman, who has been recording since the 60s, made his latest album, Dance of Love, with the indie folk band.
Raina Douris. NPR. Friday, 10 Jan 2025 13:07:33 -0500.
- Peter Yarrow of '60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
The singer and songwriter who helped popularize folk music in the 1960s died of bladder cancer at his home in New York.
Mikael Wood. Los Angeles Times. Tuesday, 7 Jan 2025 18:44:29 GMT.
- Peter Yarrow, singer from Peter, Paul and Mary folk trio, dead at 86
Peter Yarrow died Tuesday after a four-year battle with bladder cancer. The musician was part of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk trio started in the 1960s.
Fox News. Tuesday, 07 Jan 2025 12:54:07 -0500.
The following digital image illustrates the word folk.
Folk Dance
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