Folk

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    Misses Ellen Sunday and Her Fantastic Cats
     
    Cigarette Trees
    a banjo, psaltery, guitar, ramshackle percussion, horn section, oud, accordion accompanied record about death and other fun stuff.
    Folk: Free-folk
     
     
    Thomas Fout
     
    The Talking Telescope
    A mix of acoustic and electric folk rock rooted in the past looking to the future. Use twice daily as directed. Apply liberally to the affected area. Do not apply to sensitive areas. If irritation or rash develops, discontinue use and drunk dial your ex.
    Folk: Folk-Rock
     
     
    Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton
     
    Lord Ronan's Return
    A blend of Celtic and Renasissance music for harps, lutes, guitar and banjo, the album tells a story of a dog's adventure in the Virginia woods
    Folk: Contemporary Celtic
     
     
    The Marrying Type
     
    Until Death
    Soft, dark and heartbreaking.
    Folk: Progressive Folk
     
     
    Shelley King
     
    Welcome Home
    This is a unique collaboration between Shelley King and members of the subdudes: John Magnie, Tim Cook and Steve Amedée. King and her long-time musical heroes produced and performed together and they have created an essential Americana classic!
    Folk: Folk Blues
     
     
    Heather Bishop
     
    my face is a map of my time here
    This is Heather's long awaited 14th CD including a booklet of her paintings. She produced with her long time band members, Don Benedictson and Laurie MacKenzie (The Guess Who).
    Folk: Progressive Folk
     
     
    Jimmy Muffin
     
    On The Brink Of Disaster
    The best way to describe it is "Crisis Comedy" Real life experiences that didn't appear to be amusing at the time they were happening but looking back I am able to write and laugh about them now.
    Folk: Free-folk
     
     
    Pete Kruse
     
    a time and a place
    Hammered dulcimer, banjo, flute, mandolin and accordion help make this Pete's most ecclectic album to date.
    Folk: Modern Folk
     
     
    Coco and Lafe
     
    Uncovered
    Folk: Folk Blues
     
     
    Tolka
     
    Tears
    While luring the listener into a trance with its ambient mood and various stringed textures, this debut EP/Mini-Album seems to reveal itself more with each listen. Think...Nick Drake/The Velvets/Espers
    Folk: Modern Folk
     
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    Inga Swearingen
    First Rain
    Groovin' sister harmonies, guitar and stand up bass rooted in jazz/folk.
    Inga infuses her signature jazz style with a good helping of folk and finds herself right at home. "First Rain" enters new territory with songs rooted in family, farm, nature and love. It’s an upbeat mixture of smoky, bluesy jazz and beautiful down-home folk, with acoustic layers that bloom like a flower. Deeply personal, most of the songs were written, arranged and produced by Inga and feature silky vocal harmonies with her sister, Britta. The instrumentation is warm and intimate, with electric and acoustic guitar, stand up bass, cello, violin and Inga’s signature scatting solos. “This album is a departure for me musically and it feels very personal,” says Inga. “The lyrics are about the people, places and times that have been and still are most dear to my heart. The making of it felt like a community barn-raising. Friends contributed and donated to the project adding another layer of gratitude to the music.” A regular guest on "A Prairie Home Companion," Inga has earned consistently high praise from audiences around the world for her effortlessly natural phrasing, infectious positive spirit and vocal gifts that allow her to juxtapose husky textures with silky lightness. “Inga has a gorgeous voice, very fresh and evocative and note perfect.” - Garrison Keillor, A Prairie Home Companion Inga uses her voice like an instrument often switching roles and accompanying other members of the band. “I’m very inspired by Bobby McFerrin’s music and outlook. His sense of play and joy in the music resonate with me.” Growing up in a family that loves music and loves singing together (you should hear their Happy Birthday) has encouraged Inga to follow her heart and make music her livelihood.
    Folk: Folk-Jazz
     
    Red Molly
    Love and Other Tragedies
    Folk: String Band
     
    Girlyman
    Everything's Easy
    Folk: Alternative Folk
     
    Randy Kaplan
    Loquat Rooftop
    Folk: Alternative Folk
     
    Kendall Payne
    Wounds to Scars
    Folk: Folk Pop
     

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      Artists You May Know

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      Liam Clancy
      Clancy, O'Connell & Clancy
      Folk: Traditional Folk
       
      Gurf Morlix
      Last Exit to Happyland
      Folk: Folk Blues
       
      Joe Purdy
      Take My Blanket and Go
      Folk: Folk-Rock
       
      Stan Ridgway and Pietra Wexstun
      Silly Songs for Kids, Vol. 1-LP
      Folk: Children's Folk
       

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      Top Songs

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      1.
      Mario Kart Love Song
      Sam Hart
      Folk: Modern Folk
       
       
      2.
      Ring A Bell
      Noah Gundersen
      Folk: Modern Folk
       
       
      3.
      Caroline
      Noah Gundersen
      Folk: Modern Folk
       
       
      4.
      Middle Of June
      Noah Gundersen
      Folk: Modern Folk
       
       
      5.
      Jesus, Jesus
      Noah Gundersen
      Folk: Modern Folk
       
       
      6.
      Oh Death
      Noah Gundersen
      Folk: Modern Folk
       
       
      7.
      The Ocean
      Noah Gundersen
      Folk: Modern Folk
       
       
      8.
      Who Saved Who
      Mary Ann Kennedy
      Folk: Progressive Folk
       
       
      9.
      Your Hands
      JJ Heller
      Folk: Modern Folk
       
       
      10.
      No Surprises
      Megan Washington & Sean Foran
      Jazz: Jazz Vocals