When we think of the folk revival scene of the 1960s, we often look to Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, and even Woody Guthrie’s storied career. However, there were incredible female folk singers ...

Women folk singers are preserving one of Morocco's most cherished culturual traditions, a genre of folk singing known as aita.

Even though Shira Cion loved music from an early age, it wasn't until college that she discovered her musical passion.

All folks are welcome to enjoy the folk! The annual Women of Folk Festival happens this coming weekend. Celebrating women in music, arts, and more it’s a wonderful day of community and music!… ...

Women like her are the stewards of one of Morocco’s most cherished oral traditions: a form of folk singing known as aita, which means a “cry” or “lament” in Arabic.

Women dance as Cheikha folk singer Mbarka ''Thouria'' Moullablad gives a traditional performance known as Aita, in Sidi Yahya Zaer, south of the capital Rabat, Morocco, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

Women dance as Cheikha folk singer Mbarka ''Thouria'' Moullablad gives a traditional performance known as Aita, in Sidi Yahya Zaer, south of the capital Rabat, Morocco, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP ...

From urban bars to country weddings, Moroccan folk singers break barriers and keep traditions alive - Women folk singers are preserving one of Morocco's most cherished culturual traditions, a ...