On May 27, 1963, Bob Dylan released his second studio album, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. Released just one year after his moderately successful self-titled debut, Freewheelin' was a crucial step ...

Bob Dylan’s second album marked his shift to original songs and national recognition. “Blowin’ in the Wind” became a generational anthem, boosting folk music’s popularity. 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' ...

The best folk albums tend to suit this time of year—the muddy oranges, browns and greens; the slowing-down after frenzied summers; the darkness. Blending an embrace of the melancholy with an interest ...

On February 23, 1940, American folk legend Woody Guthrie wrote 'This Land is My Land' in his hotel room in New York City. The song would go on to become one of the most influential and iconic folk ...

While Robert Plant recorded some of the most stunning duets of all time later in his career, with such talented vocalists as Alison Krauss and Suzi Dian, he was the only lead singer on every Led ...