Tag: folk music

Maggie Rogers’ new folk-pop album has fans emotional

Eight years ago, Pharrell Williams, an American singer and record producer recognized for works including “Happy” and the “Despicable Me” soundtrack, visited New York University for a master class with music students. During this class, he met and listened to then-student Maggie Rogers’ single “Alaska,” famously having no critiques for […]

Hozier’s sophomore album is well worth the wait

Photo courtesy of swimfinfan, Wikipedia Hozier released his long anticipated second album “Wasteland, Baby!” on March 1 after a five year long wait. “Wasteland, Baby!” is a triumphant follow-up for the Irish singer-songwriter that features songs from his 2018 EP “Nina Cried Power” – with songs “Nina Cried Power (feat. […]

Emmy-Winning Folk Band Performs at the Berrie Center

Photo courtesy of Marek Hajdasz The Grammy-nominated, Emmy-winning ensemble Cherish the Ladies delivered its third annual performance at the Berrie Center last weekend, playing two shows on Sunday in the Sharp Theater. The Irish-American folk band formed in 1985 under the leadership of Joanie Madden, a multi-instrumentalist born in the […]