Ian Tyson brings his career up to date with the release of his latest compilation album.
Read More »Tag Archives: folk music
In Memory of Richie Havens
A great artist and a great human being. Richie Havens, dead at 72 April 22, 2013.
Read More »The Child Ballads: Anaïs Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer Reboot Centuries-Old Songs
New recordings of old English and Scottish ballads prove there's life in the old lays yet.
Read More »Music Review: Richard Thompson – Electric
Richard Thompson's Electric is instructive for guitarists and a varied menu for lovers of country, folk, rock, and Celtic music.
Read More »“Black Sheep Boy” Tim Hardin Remembered on New Tribute Disc
1960s completists remember the long-deceased singer-songwriter's participation at Woodstock, even though he didn't make it into the movie.
Read More »Music Review: Kris Kristofferson – Feeling Mortal
Once you get past the initial bite, Kristofferson's music leaves you with a warmth filling you from the inside out.
Read More »Music Review: Martha Redbone Roots Project – The Garden of Love: Songs of William Blake
Martha Redbone reaches back in time for her newest project.
Read More »Nu-Bluegrass Singer Aoife O’Donovan Sneaks Onto 2012 “Best Jazz Album” Lists with Dave Douglas Quintet
The Dave Douglas Quintet's jazz improvisation coordinated surprisingly well with O'Donovan's studied folk stylings on the "sublime" 2012 album Be Still.
Read More »Music Review: Alameda – Procession
Chamber folk quintet Alameda creates introspective soundscapes on its sophomore album, Procession.
Read More »Music Review: Carrie Newcomer – Kindred Spirits: A Collection
A career-spanning compilation from Carrie Newcomer.
Read More »