Artists and Styles
By Kim Ruehl, About.com Guide
Pete Seeger
Pete Seeger has, throughout his life and career, been one of the most persistent patriots of the American folk music movement. His determination to keep folk songs on the minds lips of people everywhere not only helped fuel the mid-20th-Century folk revival, but has continued to inspire and influence generations since. Learn more about Pete Seeger with these articles, reviews, and lists.
- Pete Seeger Bio and Profile
- Essential Pete Seeger Songs
- Pete Seeger's Influence on American Folk Music
- All About the Weavers
- Almanac Singers Bio and Profile
- Covers of Songs by Pete Seeger
- 'Pete Seeger: The Power of Song' (movie)
- 'How Can I Keep from Singing?: The Ballad of Pete Seeger' (book)
- History of the Song "We Shall Overcome"
- History of the Song "If I Had a Hammer"
Bob Dylan
Get more in-depth information about Bob Dylan, including recommended CDs, trivia, his bio, and the movies and books that have been written about his life and work.
- Bob Dylan Bio and Profile
- Timeline of Bob Dylan's Career
- Complete Bob Dylan Discography
- Chronology of Bob Dylan Movies
- Essential Bob Dylan Albums
- Essential Bob Dylan Songs
- Essential Books About Bob Dylan
- Bob Dylan Photo Gallery
- Bob Dylan's Visual Art
- History: Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue
- History: When Bob Dylan Went Electric at Newport Folk Festival 1965
- Analysis of Bob Dylan's "Maggie's Farm"
- Song History: "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright"
- Behind "Blowin' in the Wind"
- 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' (album)
- 'I'm Not There' (film)
- 'Bob Dylan: No Direction Home' (film)
- 'Bob Dylan: Essential Interviews' (book)
- 'Bob Dylan: Revolution in the Air' (book)
- Is Bob Dylan a Plagiarist?
Ani DiFranco
Learn more about Generation X's most ardent activist-folksinger, including a bio, interview, album and book reviews.
- Ani DiFranco Bio and Profile
- Ani DiFranco Discography
- Interview With Ani DiFranco about 'Reprieve'
- Interview with Ani DiFranco about 'Red Letter Year'
- Essential Ani DiFranco Songs
- 'Verses' (book of poetry by Ani DiFranco)
- Review: Ani DiFranco - 'Reprieve'
- Review: Ani DiFranco - 'Canon'
- Review: Ani DiFranco - 'Red Letter Year'
- Ani DiFranco - 'Live at Babeville' DVD
- Concert Review of Ani DiFranco live in Seattle (2008)
- If You Like Ani DiFranco...
Alt-Country
Alt-country is a really interesting area of American folk music, and these days comes across as a blend of indie rock, bluegrass and old style country music. Learn about the artists and albums essential to your CD collection.
Bluegrass
Bluegrass is one of the most popular styles of American folk music. Learn more about what characterizes bluegrass, who plays it, and where to get started.
- All About Bluegrass
- Bluegrass History
- Best Bluegrass Artists Ever
- Best Bluegrass Instrumentalists
- Alison Krauss
- Bill Monroe
Folk-Rock
Ever since Bob Dylan plugged in at the Newport Folk Festival more than 40 years ago, folk-rock has been a major player in mainstream music in America. Learn more about the classic and contemporary folk-rock artists and CDs you need to check out.
- Folk-Rock 101
- Ben Harper
- Bob Dylan
- Bob Schneider
- Grateful Dead
- KT Tunstall
- Martin Sexton
- Michael Franti & Spearhead
Old Time
Old time music (sometimes called "old timey") preceded bluegrass, and is enjoying quite a resurgence these days among younger urban bands. Learn more about the old time phenomenon, old timey roots and where the genre is headed these days.
Singer/Songwriters
Singer/Songwriters are what most people think of when they hear the phrase "American folk music." Learn more about the great American singer/songwriters, and who's affecting the scene these days.
- Singer/Songwriters 101
- Cat Stevens
- James Taylor
- Joni Mitchell
- Woody Guthrie
- Greg Brown
- Dar Williams
- Erin McKeown
- Guy Clark
- Janis Ian
- John Gorka
- John Prine
- Kris Kristofferson
- Laura Veirs
- Leonard Cohen
- Patty Griffin
- Paul Simon
- Phil Ochs
- Richard Shindell
- Tom Paxton
Women in Folk Music
Here are albums and other work by all the great women singer/songwriters, bluegrass artists and the like.