The Wikipedia page for this American folk song refers to it as the unofficial anthem of the American West. It is also the Kansas state song....

"Down in the Valley" used to be a song that everybody knew, in some form or other. If it is new to you, we hope that it will becom...

In 2018, our much-loved Advisory member Wendi posted here about the song "Wade in the Water." We thought it would be good to hear...

Who were the Shakers? The Shakers are a Christian sect which began in England and was then brought to the American Colonies. Their proper na...

Folk songs are here!   The Jam on Jerry's Rocks This is a logging song.  The quickest way to move logs cut down in the backwoods of Nort...