The steady beat of drums echoes through downtown streets as hundreds of musicians in crisp uniforms march in perfect formation. Brass instruments gleam in the afternoon sun while colorful flags dance ...

He was both the longtime archivist of folk music at the Library of Congress and a widely respected singer and songwriter. By Clay Risen Joe Hickerson, a singer and songwriter who as the lead archivist ...

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TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The voices of tens of thousands of choir singers rang out in the rain in Estonia this weekend, and a huge crowd of spectators erupted in applause, unfazed by the gloomy weather ...

With the 2023 commencement approaching, some are moving back home, starting fresh somewhere new or even staying in their college towns. Whatever it may be, all graduates have one thing in common – ...

Legacy Traditional School in West Phoenix hosts a full-fledged graduation ceremony for kindergartners with caps, gowns and diplomas. Parents were active participants in the celebrations, capturing the ...

Folk songs are incredibly multifaceted. Folks write folk songs to capture the climate of the given time, to dissect the given emotion of any moment, and ultimately, to articulate a nuance that can’t ...

Graduations are something special. They signify the end of an era, the beginning of a new chapter and, most of all, they celebrate hard-earned accomplishment. Whether you're a member of the Class of ...

As graduation day approaches, the anticipation and excitement begin to mount. This is not just a moment to celebrate academic achievements, but also an opportunity to express personal style.

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