Pyrrhichios was the Ancient Greek war dance that originated from the mythical demons, the Couretes, who danced to save the newborn Zeus.

Lohri, celebrated every year on January 13, is one of the most vibrant winter festivals in North India. It is most popular in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh, where people gather around a ...

BAR HARBOR — Leave the winter cold and be transported to the Greek islands. The Downeast Folk Dancers will feature authentic dances from the mainland and the islands of Greece, 7-9 p.m. on Saturday ...

The Tucson Greek Festival highlights Hellenic culture through food, dance, music, spirits, vendors and interactive activities. This year, the festival will be held on Friday, Nov. 14. Many of the ...

The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Central West End hosted its 108th annual St. Nicholas Greek festival Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. The historic church aims to spread the beauty of ...

Originally planned to be the second concert at this year's Proms reuniting Sir Simon Rattle with the London Symphony Orchestra, this morning's intriguing programme of Folk Songs and Dances is now ...

Singles by Glen Campbell, David Bowie, America, Queen, Led Zeppelin, and other incredibly notable groups and musicians from the decade saturated the music market in 1975. That being the case, the ...

Given the title, you’re probably asking yourself: What folk music came out during the 1980s? That is an entirely fair question, as the genre’s relevance took a nose-dive with the rise of synth-pop, ...

The 2025 Maryland Folk Festival will feature a "Maryland: America in Miniature" theme, highlighting diverse state traditions. Musical acts, craftspeople, and demonstrators will showcase talents on the ...

WHEELING, W.Va. — The annual Greek Fest has made its return to Wheeling at St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, located at 2215 Chapline Street. The festival, a tradition in the streets of ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is honoring the late clarinetist Petroloukas Chalkias, whose hypnotic, note-bending performances over the course of more than 70 years made him a hero of mountain folk ...