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Top Ten Lists
Check out the top ten artists and CDs from each of Folk's biggest sub-genres
CDs can be a good idea for stockings, although they don't always fit very well. With that in mind, here are a few ideas of gifts you can get to stuff your favorite folk music fan's stocking this Christmas.
Gifts for Picky Folk Music FansFrom movies to CDs, instruments and gift certificates, here are my recommendations for gifts for your favorite folk/bluegrass/alt.country fan.
There is no such thing as men's history month. Rather than talk about why, I figured it was only fair to point out the great contributions men have made to American folk music. Since this site already contained a countdown of the important women, why not give equal mention to the men? So here you have it: my top ten picks of the most important men in American folk music.
A common misconception is that folksingers are not hugely skilled instrumentalists, much less great vocalists. On the contrary, many excellent vocalists have taken their skills into contemporary folk music, bluegrass and alt.country. Here's a list of a few of the great folk music vocalists.
Folk Music Movies - Best Movies About Folk Music Artists and Bands
Folk Music Guitar GreatsThe guitar is probably the most used instrument in American folk music. It's portability and diverse range of styles and sounds makes it great accompaniment for artists working in myriad musical genres. Every now and then, a guitarist comes along that so innovatively attacks their instrument, that they manage to inspire and influence legions of other guitar players.
Here's a list of great new American folk songs to take with you when you head out on those summer road trips.
We're barely more than half-way through 2007, but here's the best American folk music, alt.country, bluegrass and folk-rock CDs of the year ... so far.
The fathers of American folk music include some real characters—from legends like Woody Guthrie and Johnny Cash to guitar masters like Doc Watson. All these men and their offspring have made great contribution to American roots music.
Probably one of the best things to do in the summertime if you're a folk music fan is to head to a folk festival or outdoor concert series. From St. Louis to New York City, the Rocky Mountains and rural Washington State, folk music fans have got it made for the summertime.
Some people are of the mind that a folk song isn't a folk song until it's been around for a long time. I tend to disagree, for the most part, and I happen to think the last couple of years have produced some excellent new folk songs. Here's a look at ten of the great new folk songs that have come out in the past year.
Long story short, traditional music and Mardi Gras go hand and hand. If you've ever walked down Canal Street on Mardi Gras day, you know what I'm talking about. Here are some of the great traditional songs that have become synonymous with American Mardi Gras.
From gospel to blues and jazz to rock and roll, these artists have influenced and inspired generations of Americana artists and songwriters, and here are five of the most notable African-American artists in American folk music.
Here's a look at some of the best folk artists I just found out about this year (2006), including folk rockers like Ray LaMontagne and Brandi Carlile, as well as bluegrass bands like The Wilders.
Here's a list of ten of the most influential and unforgettable pickers in the history of bluegrass music.
This is a list of some of the greatest songs of the 1960s folk revival, alphabetically by the artist's first name. If you don't see a song that you think belongs on this list, please drop your vote in the folk music forum.
Here's a look at ten of the most influential artists who have ever tried their hand at American folk music, bluegrass, alt.country, and any other form of Americana.
American folk songs aren't all about protesting something; there are also plenty of great tunes that pay homage to America. Included on this list are particularly songs that make reference to American Independence Day. Some of them seem to only refer to the 4th of July in passing, but the themes the songs depict embrace the spirit of American patriotism just as much.
Wanna see how much of a folk superfan you really are? Or are you just looking to learn how to know a true folkie when you see them. This list will give you a quick primer on the characteristics of a true folk fan.
Second to singer/songwriters, duos and collaborations between two people characterize some of the greatest folk music from American history. One creative mind can have a lasting effect. But two minds working together can make something magical that seems to last forever.
Fans of Pete Seeger know well that Bruce Springsteen is hardly the first person to put out an album of material that’s typically associated with this living legend. As a matter of fact, some of Pete’s greatest tunes have been popularized by pretty much everyone other than Seeger himself.
Some folks believe the "folk" label refers to every type of music people make. Others are more traditional, considering only older topicl songs to be folk songs. I decided to take a look somewhere in the middle; so I developed this list of pop artists who could pass as folksingers if they'd just lose their flashy pop facade.
Folk albums aren't generally known for their incredibly attractive packaging, but every now and then a folk artist manages to blend great cover art with the beautiful music inside.
Contrary to popular belief, not all folk songs are all about politics, war, disaster, and serious social issues. Quite a few artists have made great marks on American music by recording songs that range from "silly" to "absolute nonsense."
Now that the weather is (supposedly) turning warmer and more amicable, chances are you'll be spending more time outside. Here are a few CDs you can take with you as you venture out of your house into the joys of springtime.
A look at some of the most important women in American Folk Music.
Alternative Country is Folk's newest grandchild, and its artists and bands run the gamut from what looks like Bluegrass to what looks like Rock and Roll, but one thing binds them all together: they don't sound like anything else on the market.
The acoustic guitar remains the most prevalent instrument in Folk music. Here is a list of the guitars most commonly employed by Folk's greatest players.
The Folk genre spans a wide variety of artists. These ten picks are not only the best place to start for new fans, but are a good primer for fans looking to expand their existing collection.
Open mic nights are a great way to try out new material, or to check out your local Folk scene. Besides, it's free entertainment, and if you don't like the guy who's singing now, a new one will be up in 10 minutes.
My picks for the best and most influential Singer/Songwriters of all time
10. Between the "tapping" solos and the guitar face theatrics, Eddie Van Halen was the ultimate show boat. 
1. When you're sportin' a double-necked guitar like Jimmy Page, you better bring your A-face
