Collaborators Anais Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer's album Child Ballads includes early traditional folk songs that still feel accessible. They... There's ambition rooted in the pursuit of personal ...

The much-loved contemporary folk musician Anais Mitchell has reached across the pond for new inspiration. British folk-rock pioneers Fairport Convention and Martin Carthy are two of the influences ...

Hamer has creative ambition of his own: His work frequently stretches out to incorporate ancient Irish music and the traditional sounds of Appalachia. So he's a nice fit for Child Ballads, in which he ...