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1	Honey in the Lion's Head (2004) more music like this by Greg Brown Greg Brown built his rep as one of the mover and shakers on the contemporary folk scene with his detailed writing and deep baritone. Honey in the Lion's Head takes a detour from his usual fare by delving into a dozen traditional songs from "Old Smokey" to "Railroad Bill." The arrangements, with an exception or two, are straightforward enough. A ... see all copies from $10.53! new only from $10.53!
2	Very Early Joan (1983) more music like this by Joan Baez This Vanguard release is a heartwarmingly intimate look at Joan Baez during her most influential period (1960-1963). The album's 22 tracks are all live, performed before audiences held in silent and rapt attention in packed concert halls. The singer's trademark politically tinged folk songs are charmingly blended with a few pop interpretations ... see all copies from $15.18! new only from $15.18!
3	The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000) more music like this by Ramblin' Jack Elliott This soundtrack to the 2000 documentary film about Elliott (directed by his daughter) also serves as a pretty good career retrospective. The 20 cuts are taken from an assortment of live, studio, television, radio, and film performances from 1953 to 1998. The chief flaw of Elliott's output is that he was not an innovator. He wrote little of his own ... see all copies from $15.61! new only from $15.61!
4	Railroad Bill (1999) more music like this by Etta Baker The "premier woman Piedmont blues guitar instrumentalist" is a wordy but accurate description of 87-year-old Etta Baker of Morganton, NC. One of the last pickers who was around when the music was first being recorded, Baker's 83 years of practice is manifested in these wonderful recordings of traditional folk ballads. One highlight follows another ... see all copies from $10.98! new only from $10.98!
5	The Best of the Bluegrass Tradition (2002) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $17.41! new only from $17.41!
6	Joan Baez in Concert, Pt. 2 [Bonus Tracks] (2002) more music like this by Joan Baez Like its predecessor, Joan Baez in Concert, Pt. 1, this live album was a huge success, making the Top Ten. However, though it was recorded not long after Joan Baez in Concert, Pt. 1 and is also a live album on which the only accompaniment is her own acoustic guitar, it's not merely a second set of recordings of similar material. Her repertoire was ... see all copies from $15.40! new only from $15.40!
7	Where the Mangoes Are (2005) more music like this by Kate McDonnell While Kate McDonnell qualifies as a fine contemporary folkie, she isn't the type of singer who forgets her roots on Where the Mangoes Are. On self-penned songs like "Tumbleweed" and "Go Down Moses," she relies on electric guitars and drums to deliver the message. But her thoughtful reflections on "Hey Joe" and her politics on "Mercy" hark back to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.53!
8	Front Porch Blues (1999) more music like this by John Jackson Just as the title says: a wonderful brace of simple country blues done in Jackson's warm Piedmont style. At age 75, his fingers are still nimble as he displays on a jazzy "Just Because" and his vocals still resonate nicely. Audiophile note: This album is nicely recorded and sounds like Jackson is performing about two inches from your face. A warm ... see all copies from $15.70! new only from $15.70!
9	Etta Baker With Taj Mahal (2004) more music like this by Etta Baker There really isn't much Taj Mahal on this album, but that's OK, since Etta Baker is a national treasure all on her own. Baker has been playing guitar since she was three years old, and is now well into her ninth decade doing it, which is amazing in itself, but what makes the jaw drop here is her total command of the instrument. Arguably the last ... see all copies from $9.88! new only from $9.88!
10	Somebody Told the Truth (2002) more music like this by Cephas & Wiggins The acoustic duo's first album in three years doesn't substantially alter the twosome's established game plan. But its well-recorded mix of studio and live tracks -- including one with a full yet laid-back band -- shows them to be at the top of their form. Combining traditional Delta and Piedmont blues and gospel classics like Robert Johnson's ... see all copies from $15.24! new only from $15.24!
11 view cover	Best of the Vanguard Years (2000) more music like this by Ramblin' Jack Elliott It might be tempting to look at Ramblin' Jack Elliott as a folksinger from a bygone era except for a couple of things. First, he's still with us around the turn of the millennium, and still recording vital material such as 1999's The Long Ride; next, even his older material never strikes the listener as out-of-date. In fact, his performances on ... see all copies from $15.61! new only from $15.61!
12 view cover	The Roots of Taj Mahal (2000) more music like this by Various Artists An interesting concept to say the least, here's an exemplary collection of blues tunes all covered by Taj Mahal at one point or another. But here's the original versions of classics by Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Leadbelly, Sleepy John Estes, Son House, Washboard Sam, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Blind Boy Fuller and ... see all copies from $11.37! new only from $11.37!
13 view cover	Folk and Blues: The Roots of Americana (2006) more music like this by Various Artists There is more to the roots of Americana than just folk and blues (gospel, for one, ought to be considered, and even jazz as well), but that quibble aside, this strange little compilation is chock-full of oddities, and if it doesn't necessarily support the claims of its title, any set that attempts to place Texas bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins and the ... see all copies from $4.29! new only from $11.26!
14 view cover	Instrumental Music of the Southern Appalachians (1997) more music like this by Various Artists A group of 20 field recordings of various dances ("Cripple Creek," "Pateroller Song"), folk songs ("Sally Goodin," "The Girl I Left Behind Me," unexpectedly haunting and affecting on harmonica), blues, children's songs ("Skip to My Lou"), and hymns ("Amazing Grace," in an astonishingly beautiful rendition for solo dulcimer), made by Liam Clancy, ... see all copies from $9.67! new only from $9.67!
15 view cover	Give up the Ghost (1998) more music like this by Jim Gaudet see all copies from $7.99!
16 view cover	The Roots of Van Morrison [Catfish] (2002) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $5.31! new only from $5.31!
17 view cover	Living Country Blues: An Anthology (1999) more music like this by Various Artists A three-disc set of recordings produced by music researcher Axel Kuestner and recording engineer Siegfried A. Christmann in 1980. This is one of the last of an exhaustive batch of field recordings made in the 20th century by Christmann. The music is pulled from 14 vinyl LPs issued originally on the L+R label in Germany, and features artists who ... see all copies from $31.81! new only from $31.81!
18 view cover	Rattle All Night Long and Shake You! (2005) more music like this by Legendary Hucklebucks see all copies from $10.53! new only from $10.53!
19 view cover	Country Blues & Ditties (1999) more music like this by John Jackson These 25 songs were recorded by Chris Strachwitz in April 1965, December 1967, and the fall of 1969, when Jackson was in his early to mid-40s. It's a pleasant set including interpretations of well-known classics like "Diddy Wah Diddy," "Matchbox Blues," "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" and "He's in the Jailhouse Now." He goes for more unexpected ... see all copies from $14.64! new only from $14.64!
20 view cover	Music Makers With Taj Mahal (2004) more music like this by Various Artists This delightful sampler has roots Renaissance man Taj Mahal backing up several of Music Makers' blues artists in a sequence of tracks that are as comfortable and warm as a jam session on the back porch. The disc opens with two stunning instrumentals that pair Taj with master acoustic guitarist Etta Baker on "Going Down the Road Feelin' Bad" and ... see all copies from $13.71! new only from $13.71!
21 view cover	Talking Guitar Blues: The Very Best of Lonnie Donegan [Sequel] (1999) more music like this by Lonnie Donegan A case could be made that Lonnie Donegan had as much to do with the rise of rock & roll as Elvis Presley did, at least in Britain. As early as 1954, Donegan was playing what was essentially folk-rock, American folk tunes played on acoustic instruments, but supported with one hell of a backbeat. Termed "skiffle," Donegan's energetic folk ... see all copies from $18.41! new only from $18.41!
22 view cover	Instrumental Music of the Southern Appalachians: Traditional Years (2006) more music like this by Etta Baker see all copies from $11.45! new only from $11.45!
23 view cover	The Early Blues Roots of Bob Dylan (2000) more music like this by Various Artists The Blues Roots of Bob Dylan collects Dylan's early heroes of the genre, including Sleepy John Estes, Blind Willie McTell, Mississippi John Hurt, Leadbelly, and Bo Carter. These 20 remastered tracks are an excellent sampling of predominantly country blues from the '30s. While listening to these originals, it becomes obvious that Dylan didn't ... see all copies from $10.42! new only from $10.42!
24 view cover	Brothers at Heart (2003) more music like this by Bruce Dix & Jim Nunally Bluegrass guitarists Dix Bruce and Jim Nunally's fourth album, Brothers at Heart, is a tribute to the country brother duet acts dating back to the 1920s, including the Monroe Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, and more recent teams such as Jim & Jesse and the Everly Brothers. Bruce and Nunally are true archivists whose primary occupations include ... see all copies from $13.50!
25 view cover	This Land Is Your Land (1999) more music like this by Phil Rosenthal Phil Rosenthal's This Land Is Your Land is a children's primer of American folk music, featuring 18 classic songs and historical information on each selection. The recipient of a Parents' Choice Honors Award, This Land Is Your Land is an educational, entertaining folk album for parents and children alike. Heather Phares, All Music Guide see all copies from $13.27! new only from $13.27!

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