Folk: Political

(See a text list of all Folk: Political albums.)

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Editor's Picks (see more)

VARIOUS ARTISTS: Sowing the Seeds - The 10th Anniversary
A treasure trove of contemporary, traditional and political folk music: Appleseed celebrates its first decade with a 2-CD, 37-track sampler including exclusive new recordings by Bruce Springsteen & Pete Seeger (their first-ever collaboration) and others.
CD price: $20.00
SUSAN WERNER: The Gospel Truth
A socially conscious, contemporary gospel album, it balances the faithful and the agnostic in one collection of Susan Werner originals. The infectious joy of gospel music with lyrics almost anybody can agree with - and sing along to.
MP3 price: $16.00
VARIOUS ARTISTS: Music to Life 2006
Music for Social Change
CD price: $11.95
NEW YORK UKULELE ENSEMBLE: Ukulele Street
Subversively seductive novelty music by the planet's finest all ukulele band.
CD price: $12.96 / MP3 price: $12.96
PEGGY SEEGER: Three Score and Ten
A key figure in Anglo-American traditional and topical music celebrates her 70th birthday onstage in London with her brothers Pete and Mike Seeger, her children, friends Martin and Eliza Carthy, Billy Bragg, Norma Waterson, and more on this historic
CD price: $20.00
JAN HAMMARLUND: Röda Linjen
Sweden's answer to Phil Ochs - if Phil had been gay with a dramatic sense of melody and a passionate sense of optimism in the midst of tyranny and oppression.
CD price: $15.00
REGGIE MILES: War Mongerin' Man
This is a collection of original songs about social issues that we all face every day, homelessness, poverty, hunger, joblessness, war, our environmental footprint, government gone bad, corporate misconduct, greed.
CD price: $12.97
THE SNOW: True Dirt
Dark and smoky folk-rock.
CD price: $9.99
SI KAHN: In My Heart
Singer-songwriter political folk from an organizer; in the spirit of Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie.
CD price: $14.97
JIM PAGE AND ARTIS: FolkPunch
FolkPunch - just like it says - Folk Music with a punch to it. Contemporary and hard hitting street activist music with a raggedy circus edge. Tender and argumentative. Acoustic guitar and vocals - plus the most outrageous spoon percussion on the planet.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00

New Arrivals (see more)

JAN HAMMARLUND: Röda Linjen
Sweden's answer to Phil Ochs - if Phil had been gay with a dramatic sense of melody and a passionate sense of optimism in the midst of tyranny and oppression.
CD price: $15.00
ESKIT: Controversy 101: Raunch And Blasphemy
Political cabaret that insults prudes and lemmings.
CD price: $15.00
DR. SAM & THE MANAGED CARE BLUES BAND: Goin' Bare
Parody and original blues tunes having fun with issues related to over-zealous litigation.
CD price: $19.95 / MP3 price: $19.95
ROY ZIMMERMAN: Thanks for the Support
Satirical songs in the Tom Lehrer tradition - funny songs about ignorance, war and greed.
CD price: $16.00
THE ULTRA RIGHT WING CONSERVATIVES: Vote Republican!
Political songs from the right point of view.
MP3 price: $5.99
DAVID HAKAN: Warning Bell
This is new folk that drives home the importance of meeting the challenges facing our country. Acoustic guitar that fills the hall, choruses you can sing with, and vocals to bring you to your feet.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $8.00
JENIFER TOBIASZ: A Lu11aby for E11en West
Acoustic contemporary folk concept album chronicling adversity in the lives of everyday women in a poignant, heartbreaking, honest way.
CD price: $12.97
RUSSELL BITHER-TERRY: Going Away
Acoustic singer-songwriter combines humor, love and political commentary (usually not all in the same song).
CD price: $6.00
THE HERRMANNATORS: We Are The People
Original in-your-face folk rock and blues with a social conscience.
CD price: $12.97
JON FROMER: Gonna Take Us All
Original protest songs with bluesy folk arrangements, poetic lyrics full of hope and humanity and rich husky vocals supported by rhythmic acoustic guitar and full band.
CD price: $12.97

Top Sellers (see more)

SARA THOMSEN: Fertile Ground
Uplifting, inspiring, honest and breathtaking folk that will take you back to the revival of the 60's and 70's and remind you how powerful folk can be.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
ALIX OLSON: Built Like That
a feminist spoken word folky hip-hop extravaganza, backed by such musical talents as Catie Curtis and Pamela Means.
CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $16.00
BITCH AND ANIMAL: what's that smell?
Acoustic duo that puts the mother back in mother fucker. Tit rock that rocks hard.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
JOHN R. BUTLER: Surprise!
Postmodern Honky Blasphemy
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
ALIX OLSON: Independence Meal
Edgy and intimate spoken word with raw musical accompaniment by Pamela Means, Lyndell Montgomery, and Ubaka Hill
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
SARA THOMSEN: By Breath
Politically and spiritually inspired folk music that's grounded in the earth, flying with the winged ones, carried by a voice thats healing balm for the weary heart.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
HOLLY NEAR: Edge
A powerful voice for change. After 30 years of work in social change movements, Near's historical perspective as well as her contemporary activism continue to challenge and inspire audiences around the country.
CD price: $14.95 / MP3 price: $14.95
HOLLY NEAR: Show Up
Celebrate 35 years of social change music and keeping the political song tradition alive with Holly's latest recording, Show Up
CD price: $14.95 / MP3 price: $14.95
VARIOUS ARTISTS: Take Me Home, A Sampler of American Artists for Peace
Jesse Colin Young and 12 other artists perform their own peace songs in a variety of Americana /roots styles, plus award-winning "Take Me Home" video. 100% of the net proceeds support Veterans for Peace in their efforts to bring the troops home now.
CD price: $15.00
HOLLY NEAR: And Still We Sing: The Outspoken Collection
A powerful and influential force in social change music. This 2-CD set showcases 30 years of songs for peace, justice and social change.
CD price: $23.95