Pages

Monday, October 7, 2013

About Folk Music: Five Best Top Tens

If you can't see this email, click here

About

Folk Music

Folk Music 101

Artists & Styles

Reviews



From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music

 Lists are a quick and easy way to learn about new music, and many people enjoy counting down their favorites. Whether that means favorite songs or favorite artists, favorite styles or favorite eras...here's a look at some of our favorite "best of" countdowns. 


Great Banjo Songs
Everyone loves a good banjo joke, but a great banjo solo is even more impressive. If you're just learning to play the banjo - or just want to delve into how the instrument sounds, though some great classic tunes - you'll definitely want to make time in your life for these essential banjo songs. 
Search Related Topics:  banjo  banjo songs  earl scruggs

Recession Songs
With the government shut down and everyone worried about the state of the economy (among other things), it seems like a good time to remember that it's not the first time we've been through economic troubles. Here are some folk songs to help you remember we've gotten through hard times before. 
Search Related Topics:  recession  great depression  the carter family

Great Folk Music Movies
From 'A Mighty Wind' to the Townes Van Zandt biographical film, 'Be Here to Love Me', there have been no shortage of great films and documentaries made about American folk music. Check out this list for some rainy day essentials. 
Search Related Topics:  folk music movies  concert films  music documentaries

Most Influential Folk Music Artists
There are plenty of great singer-songwriters, bluegrass acts, and Americana artists who have moved these genres forward over time, but it takes some different skills to influence generations of other artists to pick up an instrument in the first place. Here's a look at some of the most influential folk, bluegrass, and Americana artists. 


Related Searches
Featured Articles
Review of Claire Lynch - 'Dear Sister'
Artists to Watch - The Stray Birds
What's Your Favorite Ani DiFranco Song?
Profile: The Greencards
Review: Tim O'Brien & Darrell Scott - 'Memories and Moments'
Get to Know Elephant Revival

 

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:
Facebook Twitter

Advertisement

No comments:

Post a Comment