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If you're looking for good folk music, bluegrass, alt-country, folk-rock, and protest music CDs, this is where you want to be.What books are essential to your collection, and what folk music movies and concert videos are a must-see?
  1. New Releases, Recent Reviews
  2. Classics and Essentials
  3. New Folks and Up-and-Comers
  4. Books and Movies About Folk Music

New Releases, Recent Reviews

Sarah Jarosz - Follow Me Down

Check out some of the latest albums released by old and new artists alike. This is where you'll find the albums I recommend for folk, bluegrass, alt-country, folk-rock and protest singers alike.

Classics and Essentials

Woody Guthrie - The Asch Recordings, Vol. 1

The best way to learn about folk music is to start with the classic essential folk artists and CDs.

New Folks and Up-and-Comers

Brian Wright

Here are some of the best new artists and unknowns, their CDs and information about their live shows.

Books and Movies About Folk Music

Joan Baez - Carry It On

If CDs aren't enough folk music for you, here are some books and movies you should check out to learn more.

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