The Folk American Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) will induct its second class of honorees on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The ceremony will take place at the Boch Center Wang Theatre and include dinner and a night of tributes and performances celebrating the evening’s honorees. The following is the list of the Class of 2025 inductees by category. Legacy Artists A legacy artist is a performer whose initial impact on the genre was at least 45 years prior to the year of Induction. This year’s legacy artists are: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul herself. She was a powerhouse vocalist…
Author: Bill Graham
Bill Graham
Bill Graham is a retired attorney who worked with legal programs representing poor and low income elderly and also represented veterans who had been denied benefits promised to them. He is also a songwriter and past President of both the Northeast Country Music Association and its affiliated Songwriters Workshop. A former writer for Blues Wax, Bill interviewed Valerie June before anyone knew who she was.
Part Two: Jeff Hanna looks ahead at the final leg of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Farewell Tour, the songs they still love playing, and the moments that keep both the band and their fans grinning from ear to ear.
“It’s great to be a part of something so good that’s lasted so long.” For Jeff Hanna, it’s never just been about the songs, but the shared experience with the audience. From jug band roots to the landmark ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken’ sessions and beyond, he looks back on six decades of music, friendship, and the long, enjoyable ride of all those nights on the road.
Celebrating the melodies and moments that made the 1960s a decade of unforgettable love songs.
Celebrating how Aretha Franklin’s vocals, King and Goffin’s songwriting, and the song’s timeless emotion make “A Natural Woman” a ’60s love classic this Valentine’s week.
As part of our Valentine’s week focus on ’60s love songs, Bill Graham examines how Dusty Springfield’s poise and sensual delivery, Burt Bacharach’s melody, Hal David’s lyrics, and Herb Alpert’s trumpet turn “The Look of Love” into an intimate portrait of desire lived in the moment.
In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day, a look at Chad & Jeremy’s “A Summer Song” and the sweet ache of love already slipping into memory.
A look at Paul McCartney’s overlooked Beatles gem and the emotional depth that gives ’60s love songs their staying power.
A conversation with Corey Ledet about his long-awaited album ‘Live in Alaska,’ the magic of improvisation, and how a black accordion gave new life to his band.
A conversation with The Prickly Pair on character-driven songs, country tradition, and not taking themselves too seriously.