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My wife and I were standing on a corner in New Orleans admiring some items in a shop window. Then we heard a voice singing. Memories from my youth flashed through my brain – Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Joan Baez – and I was sure this was a recording. Then we looked toward the source of the sound and saw Christina Friis strumming on her guitar and supercharging the New Orleans air.

The human rights organization will honor the folk singer along with Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei at a ceremony in Berlin in May.

A cast of talented singer-actor-musicians recreate performances by a raft of artists and groups from the folk music revival of the 1950s and early '60s.

Country singer/songwriter Katy Boyd creates some personal and poignant stories on her new CD release.

There was a lot of good music 50 years ago.

The first recordings of Joan Baez are now available on one CD.

Dylan transforms from shy folk singer to defiant rock 'n' roller over three years at Newport.

Folk revolution of the sixties and the people who made it.

My favorite albums from a half century ago.

Joan Baez's classic album remains a diamond 35 years after its release.