About Folk Music: New Artists to Watch

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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music We've looked at some of the finest new folk albums released so far in 2013, but what of the great artists we should be paying more attention to? Here's a look at four of the most intriguing new (and renewed) folksingers on the scene in 2013. Review: Amanda Shires - 'Down Fell the Doves' Amanda Shire is a couple of albums into her career, but her latest effort - 'Down Fell the Doves' - is easily her best thus far. Featuring richly nuanced, poetic lyricism, layered atop dark and haunting instrumentation, Shires shows herself to be adept at wedding traditional aesthetic with a modern perspective. A promising, and interesting effort. Search Related Topics:  amanda shires  singer-songwriters  artists to watch Hurray for the Riff Raff The 2013 Newport Folk Festival was teeming with outstanding performances from some of the best artists on the contemporary folk circuit. But, few walked away with quite as much buzz as the up-and-coming New Orleans troupe Hurray for the Riff Raff. Learn more about this band with this bio and profile. Search Related Topics:  hurray for the riff raff  artists to watch  new orleans music Profile: Tall Heights Boston-based duo Tall Heights have been slowly but steadily making their way around the national folk circuit this year, moving from a wildly popular busking act to an infectious, charming recording duo. Learn more about Tall Heights with this introductory bio. Search Related Topics:  tall heights  folk music duos  singer-songwriters All About Alice Gerrard It seems a little silly to call Alice Gerrard an "Artist to Watch," since she's been one of the most influential artists in contemporary bluegrass and old time music for almost half a century. But, with the release of her first ever solo album full of all original tunes, the time is ripe to be reminded of her incredible career. Search Related Topics:  alice gerrard  hazel & alice  women in folk music Related Searches Folk Music Music to Listen To Music Songs Search Music Artists What Is Music Featured Articles Highlights from the 2013 Newport Folk Festival Best Folk Albums of 2013 So Far Milk Carton Kids Fall Dates Review of 'Woody at 100! Live at the Kennedy Center' Interview with Putumayo Founder Dan Storper Ruth Moody Talks About Her New Solo Album   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. 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 © 2013 About.com   Best Books about Bob Dylan Bob Dylan by Greil Marcus: Writings 1968-2010, by Greil Marcus (2010) Bob Dylan in America, by Sean Wilentz (2010) Positively 4th Street, by David Hajdu (2001)   Follow me on: Advertisement