What does the Newport Folk Festival mean in 2025? For some, it means speaking truth to power. At this year’s festival, there was certainly a dose of that (though perhaps less than one might think).

NEWPORT – The Newport Folk Festival closed not with a big surprise as it has in the past, but with a message of unity and togetherness. The announced closing act, "Songs for the People," wasn't ...

The upcoming film 'Newport & The Great Folk Dream' is packed with rare footage of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Johnny Cash, and other icons.

Each summer, the three-day Newport Folk Festival concludes with a Sunday evening surprise. In recent years, we’ve been treated to appearances from Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, and more. This year’s ...

For anyone who saw A Complete Unknown and wondered how close it resembled the actual Newport Folk Festival where Bob Dylan amped up his music, a new documentary will help answer that question. Among ...

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In its ‘60s heyday, Newport Folk Festival became the crucible where tradition collided with an emergent generation’s fervent, socially activated spirit to forge a new musical counterculture. This ...

Memphis filmmaker Robert Gordon's documentary "Newport & the Great Folk Dream" will premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The film features unseen footage of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and other folk ...