Tag Archives: folk music

Listeners looking for music to inspire a meditation of their own would do well to give ‘The Quiet Hours’ a try.

Back when the term "Americana" just meant pioneer-era antiques, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was bringing American folk music into the pop-music mainstream. To celebrate half a century of making music, the group is releasing a live album of 18 favorite tunes recorded at Nashville's famous Ryman Auditorium, many featuring guest artists from the pantheon of folk, Americana, and country music.

Kris Kristofferson's 'The Cedar Creek Sessions' not only reminds us of the depth of his abilities but serves notice that he's not done yet.

In his old age Pete Seeger was a towering near-deity to the Hudson Valley folkies I know, those who'd had the opportunity to know or at least run into the man whom I've come to think of as folk music's Great Integrator.

Pete Seeger is a genuine American treasure. Anyone who loves folk music or is interested in American music history should have this pack in their collection.

'Beautiful Scars' is like nothing out there right now. If you're a fan of Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, or the movies of David Lynch and Jim Jarmusch, this is the album for you. It's deep, powerful and strangely seductive.

‘Indigo Sky’ makes for an ethereal listen.

For fans of Jorma Kaukonen, Paul Simon, Ellen McIlwaine, Leo Kottke, John Fahey, and acoustic guitar mastery in general, discovering Hulburt's only solo album will be a treat as well as a rewarding time capsule (timeless capsule?) too.

The Liquorsmiths take listeners on an emotional ride.

Can you imagine successfully putting together ukulele, bass, and steel drums for a band?