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Canadian folk singer died doing something she loved, mother says

Those who knew Canadian folk musician Taylor Mitchell say her passion for her craft was matched by her affinity for nature.

Canadian folk singer killed by coyotes, park official says

A rising Canadian folk singer was killed by coyotes this week in a national park in Nova Scotia, a park spokesman said Thursday.

Mary Travers of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dead at 72

Mary Travers of 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died, according to her publicist. She was 72.

Through hazy memories, Woodstock still captivates

Cheryl Morse was 19 years old when she hitchhiked more than 700 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Bethel, New York. She was determined to make it to the Woodstock music festival.

Bob Dylan a complete unknown in New Jersey town

How does it feel? To be on your own? A complete unknown? Bob Dylan might know.

Five festivals for last bit of summer fun

As summer winds to an end, beach umbrellas are coming down and pools are closing, but that doesn't mean the fun is finished. From the National Buffalo Wing Festival crowning the next 'wing king' to the country's best folk artists coming together in Pennsylvania, festivals across the country have fun for everyone.

Nanci Griffith finds her voice again

Nanci Griffith wanted to look on the bright side.

People.com: David Carradine Found Dead in Hotel Room

The movie and Kung Fu TV star, 72, was in Bangkok shooting a film

Actor David Carradine found dead

American actor David Carradine has been found dead, hanging by a nylon rope in a hotel room closet in Bangkok, Thailand, according to a Thai police official.

Pete Seeger inspires generations at Jazz Fest

The 90-year-old performer is one of many featured at this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Under blue skies on the main stage, with his grandson by his side, they close the set with the Woody Guthrie classic "This Land Is Your Land."

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