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Folk Music Feature Writer: Craig Sanders

Folk Music is the well from which all other modern music is drawn from. It is the music of the common people, and at times has also been their voice. In modern times, Folk Music has become the default genre for music that does not fit elsewhere comfortably. Artists as diverse as Townes Van Zandt, Taj Mahal, and The Old 97s fall under Folk's wide umbrella.

This section will cover the entire folk music spectrum: americana, acoustic, bluegrass, alt-country, folk-blues, protest music, roots, singer/songwriters, and traditional music from around the world. From Irish jigs to Iron & Wine, you'll find it here. Check back for frequent updates, in depth analysis, news articles, CD reviews, and profiles of musicians.

Look to Craig Sanders' Blog for a more informal, irreverent, and humorous view on Music.


Feature Writer Articles in Folk Music

 		The True Story of "Like a Rolling Stone"
Is Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" the greatest song of all time? Read on for the true story of "Like a Rolling Stone."
Review: Chuck Prophet's Let Freedom Ring!
With Let Freedom Ring! Chuck Prophet has created the best album of his long career.
The True Story of "The Old 97"
How is it that a simple mail train wreck becomes the basis for one of America's most famous folk songs? Here is the true story of "The wreck of the old 97"
The True Story of Alice's Restaurant
Suite101 explores the truth behind that most absurb and hilarious of hippie adventures, "Alice's Restaurant."
The True Story of The Big Rock Candy Mountain
The Big Rock Candy Mountain is not all that it appears to be. Read on for the true story of the big rock candy mountain
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Contributing Articles in Folk Music

 		Review of Rebecca Hyland's Roots & Branches
Roots & Branches contains a lot of positive messages about the way humans should relate to the earth and each other.
A Treasury of Bluegrass Christmas Music
Almost every bluegrass artist has recorded at least one bluegrass Christmas song. Here are 15, hand-picked, bluegrass Christmas gems for the perfect playlist.
Lyrics from The Creek Drank the Cradle
Sam Beam's debut effort revisited through lyrics.
Annie Laurie - The Story Behind the Song
In the quiet Scottish hills of Dumfriesshire there is an area of rounded hills known as Maxwelton Braes. Find out how a girl from there inspired a reknowned love song
Songs of the Edda
The research conducted by Benjamin Bagby provides an insight into the heritage of Iceland's medieval poetry book, the Edda and how it would have been performed.
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