About Folk Music: Patty Griffin, Ruth Moody, and More

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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music Springtime is always full of so much new goodness, from warmer weather to the swath of new music which seems to be dropping all over the place. From new solo albums by some of the finest songwriters from well-known bands (Ruth Moody, Aoife O'Donovan) to brand new original music by Patty Griffin...there is no shortage of great singer-songwriter-dom going on this spring. Check out this eye on great new music. Patty Griffin Is Back with 'American Kid' It's been six years since Patty Griffin released an album of original material, and it has been well worth the wait. Her new disc 'American Kid' is, in large part, a tribute to her late father. Learn more with this full review. Search Related Topics:  patty griffin  american kid  robert plant Ruth Moody's 'These Wilder Things' The Wailin' Jennys are one of Canada's most beloved folk music trios, and Ruth Moody has become known as their soprano and songwriter. Now, with her second full-length solo CD, Moody explores a more lush and contemporary sound. Find out how it all works with my review of 'These Wilder Things'. Search Related Topics:  ruth moody  wailin jennys  singer-songwriters Aoife O'Donovan's Solo Debut Coming June 11 Crooked Still topped the Best Folk Albums of the Year list on About.com Folk Music a couple years back with their imaginative and beautifully realized disc 'Some Strange Country.' Now, their frontwoman and songwriter Aoife O'Donovan is readying the release of her first solo album. Learn more about O'Donovan with this introductory profile. Search Related Topics:  aoife o'donovan  crooked still  singer-songwriters Have You Heard Holly Williams Yet? Holly Williams has inherited quite the Nashville country legacy and, for her first couple of albums, she pursued her own path in Nashville country music. But, now independent and solo, Williams is back with a decidedly more folky Americana disc which is likely to be one of the best of the year. Search Related Topics:  holly williams  americana  singer-songwriters Related Searches Folk Music Country Music Emmylou Harris Americana Music Roots Music Featured Articles Profile: Ruth Moody Remembering Richie Havens Pickathon Announces Initial Lineup Interview with Andrew Duhon Black Prairie Summer Dates Artists to Watch: The Chapin Sisters   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. 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   Must Reads Essential Child Ballads 'Anthology of American Folk Music' What Is Americana? New Releases to Watch Great Folk Albums for Kids   Follow me on: Advertisement