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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music March is Women's History Month - a great time to consider some of the incredible contributions made by women, to the field of American folk music. From traditionalists who have pushed the form forward, to contemporary songwriters redefining their instruments...here's a look at important women in American folk/roots/Americana music. Joan Baez - 'The First 10 Years' The first ten years of Joan Baez's career saw her moving from a traditionalist ballad singer to a topical protest singer and beyond. This collection of her early recordings captures the artist at a prolific time in her life, and helps underscore her remarkable gift. Check out my full review. Search Related Topics:  joan baez  singer-songwriters  women in music Looking Back at Ani DiFranco's Debut From 2013, Ani DiFranco's self-titled, self-released, self-produced debut seems like a major pioneer of the independent spirit which seems to have completely taken over the recording industry. Check out my look back at the album's influence with this posthumous review. Search Related Topics:  ani difranco  debut albums  women in folk music All About Hazel Dickens Hazel Dickens was a pioneer of contemporary bluegrass and a dedicated topical songwriter. Her songs about the coal country of West Virginia gave voice to the lives of so many overlooked people. Learn more about Hazel Dickens with this biography and profile. Search Related Topics:  hazel dickens  women in folk music  protest music History of Elizabeth Cotten Elizabeth Cotten didn't have much of a music career until later in her life - after she became the maid for the Seegers and was "discovered" by their eldest son Pete. Seeger shone a spotlight on Cotten's remarkable songwriting and guitar skills, making her an inspiration to generations of women (and men) since. Search Related Topics:  elizabeth cotten  women in folk music  folk blues Related Searches Folk Music Music Jazz New Music Music Songs Blues Music Guitar Featured Articles Abigail Washburn's Theater Debut Artists to Watch: Samantha Crain Edie Brickell's new single with Steve Martin Review of Mary Gauthier - 'Live at Blue Rock' New Folk Women to Watch All About Sweet Honey in the Rock   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kim Ruehl Folk Music Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Folk Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Important Women in Folk/Bluegrass Music Alison Krauss Be Good Tanyas Claire Lynch   Follow me on: Advertisement