About Folk Music: Best of What's Next

If you can't see this email, click here

Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music One of the most common misconceptions about American folk music is that it's all old, dusty, rusty tunes brushed off from previous generations. But, in reality, folk music is always being made, written, reworked, and adapted for each new generation and the community from whence they came. So, in the spirit of newness and honoring innovation, here's a look at some of the best new artists on the scene The Stray Birds The past couple of weeks have seen a couple of conferences and festivals in the roots music world: first the Americana conference in Nashville, then the IBMA (bluegrass) gathering in North Carolina. One of the finest acts to hit both was the Stray Birds. Learn more about the Stray Birds with this brief bio. Search Related Topics:  stray birds  artists to watch  americana music The Greencards The Greencards have been making their way around the bluegrass and Americana scenes for about a decade now, but their latest album 'Sweetheart of the Sun' is probably their finest, most fully realized effort yet. If you're not familiar with them yet, now is the time to start. Search Related Topics:  the greencards  americana music  artists to watch Holly Williams Holly Williams may be heir to country music royalty, but her songwriting is decidedly more folky than that of her father and grandpops. Her latest album, 'The Highway', is easily one of the finest singer-songwriter efforts of the year thus far and her live show has the energy to back it up. Learn more about Holly Williams with this introductory bio. Search Related Topics:  holly williams  singer-songwriters  americana music Sarah Jarosz Sarah Jarosz's much-buzzed-about third album 'Build Me up from Bones' is a terrific, lush, emotional, beautiful effort. Backed by a very small band of collaborators, Jarosz shows off how far she's come from being a mandolin prodigy as a teenager. Learn more about Jarosz with this brief peek. Search Related Topics:  sarah jarosz  bluegrass  americana Related Searches Folk Music Bluegrass Music Folk Rock What Is Music Music Festivals Featured Articles What's Your Favorite Ani DiFranco Song? Tim O'Brien & Darrell Scott - 'Memories and Moments' Essential Labor Songs Get to Know Elephant Revival Interview with Dan Zanes Review of the Civil Wars' New CD   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 Folk Albums of 2013 So Far Jason Isbell - 'Southeastern' Patty Griffin - 'American Kid' Aoife O'Donovan - 'Fossils'   Follow me on: Advertisement