58th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival

J Ghent [ j-ent ] fuses the sounds of his Singing Guitar with rock, blues, funk and pop into what he likes to call Neo Blues. The musical art produced has been classified as witty, energetic, soulful and funky, with messages of positivity, love and overcoming hardships. He has had... Read More →

David Dye is a Philadelphia radio personality who has captivated listeners of "World Café"® at WXPN (of the University of Pennsylvania) since 1991. Dye launched his distinguished broadcasting career as host of a progressive music show on the local WMMR. After five years in Maine... Read More →

“We wanted to make something simple and honest and raw,” says Chris Turpin, one half of the breakout British duo Ida Mae. “We wanted to make a record our way, with no compromises.” That brand of fiercely unconditional commitment—to the songs, to the sound, to each other—has... Read More →

There’s a reason, beyond their dazzling musicianship and wildly entertaining live shows, that The East Pointers have connected with audiences right across the globe, making new, original roots music the hippest, most vibrant thing going. The reason? The East Pointers - fiddler/singer... Read More →