A little tradition, a little song, and a tempting idea for new traditions with your kids.

History and lyrics for this traditional tune

The ultimate dance experience can be found in Lafayette, Louisana. Here's one vacationing option to plan for 2010.

Mary Doub speaks to Bellaonline about her perspective on Roots Music today. Mary is a founding member of both IBMA and IBMM, and producer of Rhythm and Roots and Grey Fox Bluegrass Festivals.

Mary Doub discusses the producing of Grey Fox and Rhythm and Roots festivals in a recent interview.

The efforts of labor have been celebrated in song throughout the world. Here are some fine labor tunes in folk music traditions.

Rhythm & Roots Music Festival, Charlestown, RI blew Earl away with the spirit of die hard crazies who braved the threat in favor of a night of spirited music.

History and Lyrics of this classic folk tune describing the lament of the chain gangs in the late 1800s - early 1900s.

A discussion with Preston Frank and Ed Poullard about the evolution of the Zydeco sound.

Michelle Kaminski, director of the Cajun Kid's Academy at Rhythm and Roots Music Festival in Charleston, RI talks about the rewards and challenges of the program.