Folk Music


Feature Writer: Craig Sanders
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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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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...

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...

Review of Lyle Lovett's Natural Forces

In: Folk Music (general)

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"

In: Protest/Roots Music

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: Flower Petals

In: Folk Music (general)

The Subdudes new album, "Flower Petals" has Suite101 asking, "Is there a such thing as too much groove?" more...

Interview with Franny Thomas, Sirius XM DJ

In: Folk Music (general)

Suite101 sits down to chat with Sirius XM DJ Franny Thomas, host of The Loft's show, "Your Roots Are Showing." more...

New 2009 Album From Chris Smither

In: Folk Music (general)

Chris Smither's new album for 2009, "Time Stands Still," is well worth the three year wait. The folk blues master continues to perform at the height of his powers. more...

Album Review: Monsters of Folk

In: Folk Music (general)

The debut from Monsters of Folk is out, but does it live up to the hype? more...

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