Folk

1960 is not exactly considered a peak year for popular music, and there's no shortage of drivel in this collection, but there are also dozens of great songs from the likes of Roy Orbison, Sam Cooke, and Ray Charles.

Music Reviews: The final album from the idiosyncratic Kinky Friedman, who died lat year, is a moving affair. Also, folkie Chris Walz makes an auspicious debut.

We can argue about the wisdom behind the decisions to induct—or not induct—various artists into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What seems undebatable is whether its annual induction ceremonies have been musically memorable.

Reviews: the Tasty Kings' obscure but excellent 'Native Tongue,' plus Dave Murphy and Massy Ferguson.

Vivian Maier's photographs prompted Walkate to compose this atmospheric, richly textured music. If it helps to further popularize Maier’s fascinating work, so much the better.

The music on this fun and rewarding album illustrates the cross-cultural world of the 1700s. Many of the tracks call to mind Celtic (and by extension Appalachian) folk music.

Wainwright's lines sometimes sound like ones you might hear in a therapy session. In fact, he released an album titled 'Therapy' back in 1989.

Jack White, Kacey Musgraves, Shaboozey, Post Malone, DIIV, and more top my list this year.

Critic Jeff Burger's picks for the best music of 2024 include releases from Willie Nelson, Joni MItchell, Laura Nyro, and more.

Nyro’s music was superb from the word go, thanks to her soulful mezzo vocal work, intimate and poetic lyrics, surprising rhythmic inventions, and unique blend of pop,  Motown, doo-wop, rock, folk, jazz, gospel, and R&B.