Folk

Shelagh McDonald is a Scottish folk singer, songwriter and guitarist who released two albums before her abrupt and mysterious disappearance in 1971. This, her debut album was originally released on the Mooncrest label. On her albums, she was backed up by...

Sharron Kraus is a singer, musician and songwriter who both defiantly recasts and tenderly cherishes the folk traditions of England and Appalachia. Her songs tell intricate tales of rootless souls, dark secrets and earthy joys, the lyrics plucked as...

Shanties and foc'sle (forecastle) songs lightened the burden of work aboard ship and provided entertainment to off-duty sailors. This recording features Massachusetts singer Paul Clayton and the Foc'Sle Singers: Dave Van Ronk, Bob Brill, Roger Abrahams,...

Shall We Hope is a dramatized listening experience from one of the most influential banjo players in the roots music world. Tony Trischka has achieved legendary status in his 50+ years as a consummate artist.. It invites it's audience into the lives of...

SHAKEN BY a LOW SOUND is the debut album from Boston-based roots act, Crooked Still, which features covers of acts like Bob Dylan, Robert Johnson, and Bill Monroe, done in Crooked Still's spirited, fun, and twisted way. Plus there's also a bunch of...

Sexanddrinking' is a departure from Wyckham's prevoius recordings, much in the same way each of his previous releases was a departure from the last. He still has the poignant lyrics. He still has the voice and edge. This time he has a band and the music...

Seventeen-year-old Texas native Sarah Jarosz emerged on the scene about five years ago as someone to watch. Jamming onstage with Bluegrass icons David Grisman and Ricky Skaggs, she played her mandolin with a sure touch and real joy. While her...

Seven new Smither originals ranging from the delic ate melodies of "Outside In" and "Confirmation" to the bluesy stomp of "Call Time" to the self-dpreca ting stolen-car narrative "Let It Go."1. Train Home 2. Outside in 3. Confirmation 4. Crocodile Man 5...

Seven Lucky Plays Or How to Fix Songs for a Broken Heart is Monosov's private celebration of the human experience and are based on his poems and stories written from 1996-2007. His early exposure to Russian dissident culture greatly affected his life and...

See also: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings reissued series of American Favorite Ballads.1. Oh, Susanna 2. The Riddle Song 3. Oh, What a Beautiful City 4. Sally Ann 5. House of the Rising Sun 6. Shenandoah 7. The Midnight Special 8. Careless Love 9. Hard...

See also: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings reissued series of American Favorite Ballads.1. Down in the Valley 2. Oh, Mary Don't You Weep 3. The Blue Tailed Fly (Jimmie Crack Corn) 4. Yankee Doodle 5. Cielito Lindo 6. Buffalo Gals 7. The Wabash Cannonball...

Scratch band music from Belize (formerly British Honduras), rootsy & raw as it gets, w. Wilfred Peters-accordian & voc, plus Boom & Chime on gtr, dms, congas, tumbas, jawbone, brake drum.1. Teresa 2. Shashe 3. Shal I Baby? 4. Run Mr. Peters Run 5...