Folk

Woodie Guthrie said a man should know his country like the back of his hand. Tom Vandenavond is a contemporary ghost with a wisdom in his music that exceeds his years. His sound embodies the nature of solitary travel and the inevitable connections made...

Wolf's 1980 album was one remarkable entry in a series of incredible folk recordings. This, the fourth, features amazing collaborations and a spotless series of performances from Wolf & band. No folk collection is complete without the full run of Wolf's...

Witty, winsome and wise, Bicycle features Livingston in eleven original compositions backed by an ensemble that includes his brother James Taylor. The music ranges from jazz swing to bluesy instrumentals to country swing.1. I Believe 2. I Belong 3...

With Weiser Sunrise, Foghorn Stringband is devoted to the interpretation and performance of American string band music. Their style encompasses early country musc, the fiddle repetoire of the Southern Appalachians and the Midwest, and the string band...

With their unique approach to the Scottish tradition Peatbog Faeries play to audiences all over the world. This album takes them in a new direction and could be long time producer Calum McLean's finest hour. As McLean said himself 'this album has been...

With their third full-length "Byrjing" ("Beginning"), BYRDI are taking the important step from a highly respected underground act to an established force within the realm of Nordic folk. The Norwegians have recorded this third album with the...

With their newest record, Turn My Radio Up, The Coffis Brothers salute the glory days of the FM dial while planting their flag firmly in the present. Produced by Bay Area legend (and longtime Mother Hips frontman) Tim Bluhm, the album makes equal room...

With their new EP "Til Nord" (Eng.: "Northward") legendary Norwegian folk rockers G?te achieve a stunning transformation. The band from Tr?ndelag, the area surrounding the ancient harbour city of Trondheim, is delivering an emotive, epic collection of...

With the release of her stellar debut album Even the Sparrow on Rare Bird Records, Kansas City-based/Memphis-born Folk/Americana singer-songwriter banjo player Kelly Hunt announces herself as an elite songwriting talent, compelling storyteller and...

With the help of Cathy Barton, Dave Para and Bob Coltman, Ed gives US a richly varied program of traditional and contemporary songs. Cold Winter is Coming, Sweet Freedom, Old Wing, Dry Cardrona, River of the Big Canoe, Cotton Mill Blues, Rock the Cradle,...

With the continuing success of Jasmine's folk releases comes this superb set by The New Christy Minstrels. Founded by Randy Sparks they were a prominent group in the early 1960s US folk revival. Presented here are the group's first two albums,...

With St. Paul's Boulevard, Michael McDermott has finally created the masterpiece that so many people knew he had in him. The album is bold, broad shouldered, brave and beautiful. Where is St. Paul's Boulevard? McDermott said, "For me... everyone has...