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THROUGH THE LENS: The 2024 Philadelphia Folk Festival Returns to Its Roots

THROUGH THE LENS: The 2024 Philadelphia Folk Festival Returns to Its Roots

After a one-year hiatus, the venerable Philadelphia Folk Festival returned home to the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania, for its 61st edition Aug. 16-18. The one-year “pause” was necessary for the festival to reduce its financial debt, restructure the operations of its parent organization,

BONUS TRACKS: Music Shares the Spotlight at the Democratic Convention

BONUS TRACKS: Music Shares the Spotlight at the Democratic Convention

FOUNDERS’ KEEPERS: Two Thompsons, Jon Langford, and Madeleine Peyroux

FOUNDERS’ KEEPERS: Two Thompsons, Jon Langford, and Madeleine Peyroux

THROUGH THE LENS: Music Made Amid Nature at Pickin’ in the Backwoods and Clifftop

THROUGH THE LENS: Music Made Amid Nature at Pickin’ in the Backwoods and Clifftop

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Homemade Perks Add Heart to Campaigns

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Homemade Perks Add Heart to Campaigns

BONUS TRACKS: Party Music at the Democratic Convention

BONUS TRACKS: Party Music at the Democratic Convention

THROUGH THE LENS: Quiet Moments Shine at Nelsonville Music Festival 2024

THROUGH THE LENS: Quiet Moments Shine at Nelsonville Music Festival 2024