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.
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The Best Unique Christmas Songs
Bored of "Jingle Bells?" Sick of "Silent Night?" Relax because Suite101 has five unique songs that will save your playlist. more...
New Album From Rosanne Cash: The List
Rosanne Cash unites Country's Greatest Hits with her own neo-traditionalist style on her 2009 album, The List more...
The Best Folk Songs for Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served in America's wars. These songs below honor them by remembering the hardships and horrors that they endured. more...
The Best Folk Songs for Thanksgiving
Suite101 presents the greatest songs about Thanksgiving to ever go from mouth to ear. Enjoy them with or without cranberries. more...
The Low Anthem has released one of the best albums of the year with "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin," a combination of hymnal heights and apocalypic lows. more...
Review of Lyle Lovett's Natural Forces
Lyle Lovett returns with an introspective album of originals and covers that falls a hair short of brilliance more...
The Taming of "This Land Is Your Land"
This Land Is Your Land, one of the most patriotic of songs, was once a sharp commentary on the wealthy and jingoistic. Read on for The Taming of This Land Is Your Land. more...
The Subdudes new album, "Flower Petals" has Suite101 asking, "Is there a such thing as too much groove?" more...
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To Be Still - An Interview with Alela Diane
By: Shawn Conner
2009 Canadian Folk Music Award Winners Announced
By: Nathan Stafford
By: Katie Ouderkirk
By: Ingrid Calderon
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Tricia Edgar
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