Earlier this month, thousands of folk music enthusiasts gathered at a hill country ranch in Texas for the 37th annual Kerrville Folk Festival. A number of old timers were on hand, including folk legend Peter Yarrow of the trio Peter, Paul and Mary. But, as VOA's Greg Flakus reports from Kerrville, Texas, the festival also put the spotlight on some new singer-songwriters who may one day be legends themselves.

Amy Winehouse and Herbie Hancock might have been the big winners at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards (Sunday, 2/10), but more than 100 awards were handed out to recognize the recording industry's best talents. In the folk music category, the best Native American music album went to Robert Mirabal. It was the second Grammy for Mirabal, who also took home two Native American Music Awards in October for Best Male Artist and Record of the year.

For decades, the small town of Sisters, Oregon, has been a favorite vacation spot for people who enjoy spending time outdoors. Whether it's winter skiing, or hiking, mountain biking or bird watching on those same hills in the warmer months, there is something that appeals to just about everyone. Including people who are looking for something no more strenuous than sitting in the sun, and enjoying the music at the annual Sisters Folk Festival.