Folk Music: Acoustic, bluegrass, country, protest music, roots, singer/songwriters, and traditional music from around the world, from Irish jigs to Iron & Wine, Bob Dylan to Feist.

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.

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Craig Sanders

Nov 6, 2009

The Best Folk Songs for Thanksgiving

In: Traditional Folk Music

Suite101 presents the greatest songs about Thanksgiving to ever go from mouth to ear. Enjoy them with or without cranberries. more...

Nov 3, 2009

New Music From The Low Anthem

In: Folk Music (general)

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...

Oct 29, 2009