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The Kingston Trio
166,989 listeners
The Kingston Trio is an American folk group that helped launch the folk revival of the 1960s and continued to thrive despite the emergence … read moreThe Kingston Trio is an American folk group that helped launch the folk revival of the 1960s and continued to thrive despite the emergence of rock and roll. The Kingston Trio was formed in 1957 in the Palo Alto, California area by origin… read moreThe Kingston Trio is an American folk group that helped launch the folk revival of the 1960s and continued to thrive despite the emergence of rock and roll. The Kingston Trio was formed in 1957 in the Palo Alto, California area by original lineup of Dave Guard (1934–1991), Bob Shane (1934–2020), … read more
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The Brothers Four
64,938 listeners
The Brothers Four are an American folk group founded in 1957 in Seattle, Washington. Bob Flick, John Paine, Mike Kirkland, and Dick Foley m… read moreThe Brothers Four are an American folk group founded in 1957 in Seattle, Washington. Bob Flick, John Paine, Mike Kirkland, and Dick Foley met at the University of Washington, where they were members of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity in 1… read moreThe Brothers Four are an American folk group founded in 1957 in Seattle, Washington. Bob Flick, John Paine, Mike Kirkland, and Dick Foley met at the University of Washington, where they were members of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity in 1956. Their first professional performances were the result o… read more
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Phil Ochs
200,932 listeners
Philip David Ochs (pronounced /ˈoʊks/) (December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical s… read morePhilip David Ochs (pronounced /ˈoʊks/) (December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer) and songwriter who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, earnest humanism, political… read morePhilip David Ochs (pronounced /ˈoʊks/) (December 19, 1940 – April 9, 1976) was an American protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer) and songwriter who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, earnest humanism, political activism, insightful and alliterative lyrics, and haunting … read more
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The New Christy Minstrels
21,254 listeners
The New Christy Minstrels is an American folk music group that came to prominence in the 1960s and is currently performing in concerts acro… read moreThe New Christy Minstrels is an American folk music group that came to prominence in the 1960s and is currently performing in concerts across the country. Formed by Founder Randy Sparks in 1961, The New Christy Minstrels®, Under the Dir… read moreThe New Christy Minstrels is an American folk music group that came to prominence in the 1960s and is currently performing in concerts across the country. Formed by Founder Randy Sparks in 1961, The New Christy Minstrels®, Under the Direction of Randy Sparks had several Top 40 folk music hits, i… read more
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Peter, Paul & Mary
194,120 listeners
Peter, Paul & Mary (sometimes PP&M) was an American folk trio remembered as one of the most successful folk-singing groups of the 1… read morePeter, Paul & Mary (sometimes PP&M) was an American folk trio remembered as one of the most successful folk-singing groups of the 1960s. The trio comprised Peter Yarrow (died 2025), Noel Paul Stookey, and Mary Travers (died 2009)… read morePeter, Paul & Mary (sometimes PP&M) was an American folk trio remembered as one of the most successful folk-singing groups of the 1960s. The trio comprised Peter Yarrow (died 2025), Noel Paul Stookey, and Mary Travers (died 2009). The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame i… read more
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Pete Seeger
294,541 listeners
Pete Seeger (May 3, 1919 - January 27, 2014) was an American folk singer, political activist and author, and a key figure in the mid-20th century American folk music revival. He is particularly loved as the author (or co-author) of the songs Where Have All the Flowers Gone, If I Had a Hammer, and… read more
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The Seekers
163,045 listeners
The Seekers were a group of Australian folk-influenced pop musicians which was formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1962. They were the first Australian popular music group to achieve significant chart and sales success in the United Kingdom and the United States. Their 60s hits included:… read more
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Tom Paxton
93,690 listeners
Tom Paxton (born Thomas Richard Paxton on October 31, 1937) is an American singer and writer of folk music whose songs have had enduring appeal (and include modern standards such as "The Last Thing on My Mind") known for a cyni… read moreTom Paxton (born Thomas Richard Paxton on October 31, 1937) is an American singer and writer of folk music whose songs have had enduring appeal (and include modern standards such as "The Last Thing on My Mind") known for a cynical, often political edge. In 2009, he received a Grammy Lif… read more
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The Be Good Tanyas
366,833 listeners
The Be Good Tanyas are an acoustic trio with folk and Americana influences, hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia. They play a combination of original and traditional material, and are notable for their lush vocal harmonies. The group features Frazey Ford (guitar, vocals), Samantha Parton (gui… read more
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The Weavers
111,903 listeners
The Weavers were an American folk music quartet based in the Greenwich Village area of New York City. The Weavers were formed in November … read moreThe Weavers were an American folk music quartet based in the Greenwich Village area of New York City. The Weavers were formed in November 1948 by Ronnie Gilbert, Pete Seeger, Lee Hays and Fred Hellerman. They sang traditional folk songs… read moreThe Weavers were an American folk music quartet based in the Greenwich Village area of New York City. The Weavers were formed in November 1948 by Ronnie Gilbert, Pete Seeger, Lee Hays and Fred Hellerman. They sang traditional folk songs from around the world, as well as blues, gospel music, chil… read more