Folk

A song about a luthier, one on a loss at sea, of baseball, country fairs, Francis James Child, and Albert Einstein, one (or more) about unrequited love, among others. Call this collection eclectic; but I think there is still a thread. Here are people...

A signature Tom Russell collection, the wide-ranging subject matter on "Folk Hotel" includes songs and stories about New York's Chelsea Hotel, a journey up the road from El Paso to Santa Fe, a cowboy song about Ian Tyson refusing to "leave his old...

A self-taught folk singer and guitarist, Michael Hurley plays music reflective of his upbringing in the rural backcountry of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Recorded when he was 22, First Songs was released in 1964 and is described by album producer and...

A selection of England's rich heritage of folk music sung by top artists from Oxford, one of England's leading folk music centres. Tracks include 'The innocent hare', 'Dance to your Daddy', 'Drink old England dry' and 'The Lincolnshire poacher'...

A rootsy rockin' psychedelica, The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams have been expanding the borders of the Americana genre with their fantastic stories and performance since the late 90's in Sleepy Hollow, New York.1. Beeze 2. Look Around 3. Fi 4. Step Outta...

A rich collection of traditional folk music from the four corners of the British Isles sung by leading folk musicians. Foot-tapping tunes and rhythms, songs and cheery dances, tales of magic and mystery - this collection will keep you smiling long after...

A relentlessly curious, brilliant songwriter, Peter Rowan has had the kind of career that would give him ample opportunity to kick back and rest on his laurels now, but his new album, Calling You From My Mountain, shows that his voice is as vital as...

A poet with a staggering and true voice, Korean-American troubadour Nat Myers' folksy blues and remarkable pickin' are authentic, timeless and enduring. The Kenton County, KY native's delivery harkens to traditional blues giants, but it's his unique...

A playful set, starting with the goofy title that derives from a heavy-accented Aussie pronunciation of the year 1999. As with every Poltz studio recorded, the often light and quirky lyrics and bouncy-happy melodies underlie Poltz' brilliant guitar work...

A paean to the joys of live performance, this album features rousing singalongs, blues, spirituals, and songs from South Africa and the Bahamas. Willie Dixon and Memphis Slim join Seeger in this performance, which includes the Quizmasters, Ernie Marr's'...

A North American vocal group who became known during the 1960s. They performed traditional folk songs and some of their own compositions. They were particularly notable for performing satirical songs that criticized current events during the time of the...

A new collaboration between guitarist/producer/composer Justin Adams and violinist/percussionist Mauro Durante. Adams has been a chief collaborator with Robert Plant as a member of his band the Sensational Space Shifters, and has produced landmark albums...