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Here's the full index of Folk Music links, organized by category. There's some redundancy here - some items appear in more than one category for ease of use. Also, many of these pages have not been updated in over a year - please report dead/changed links. Thanks.
Americana/Alternative Country
This burgeoning category of folk music combines a contemporary
pop-rock sensibility with genuine country roots. Taking Texas
rather than Nashville as the center of their scene, these are
some of the best songwriters working today.
Artist Home Pages
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Fine folk and acoustic artists and their fine webpages. Emphasis on uncommon
songcraft and musicianship, irrespective of genre.
Bluegrass, Old Time & Swing
Bluegrass fever is sweeping the U.S. - and the world. Old Timey
music includes traditional American folk music, mainly from the
South and Southeast, often with Celtic inflections. The swing
band dance craze is surely the physical, playful side of the tradition.
CD Reviews Online
OK, don't take my word for it - check out these other sources
of CD reviews on the internet. You can find out about a lot of
new releases this way, even if you don't agree with the reviewers.
Celtic Music
Celtic and Celtic-inspired music from around the world: artist
pages, song databases and on-line resources.
Children's Music
A perennially popular folk genre, children's music ranges from the nauseatingly
treackly to the hysterically irreverent. I agree with Mark Twain that most children's
lit/art condescends by teaching and moralizing in the guise of fun, but they're
all here.
Concert Listings & Calendars
Great music is everywhere, and the folk scene has evolved some
seriously good web sources to help you find it.
Festivals: International & U.S.
Great festivals abound for folk and acoustic music across the United States
as well as Canada, Europe, and just about everywhere else. Some are specialized,
but most cover a wide range of styles and are family-friendly.
Filk Music
Songs of Fantasy, Science-Fiction, Politics, Religion and other weirdness -
from the spacy to the satirical.
Folk Dancing
There is a thriving community built around the social life of
folk dancing: contra dance, square dance and - recently - country
swing. Here are some resources to get you started.
Folk Pop
Folk music traditionally grapples with work, sex and death. But
many performers on today's folk circuit offer more upbeat, family-oriented
material. These entertainers are fine musicians and the best give
inspired, often inspiring performances.
House Concerts
Recently in the news, house concerts are making a comeback as
a major venue for seeing live acoustic music. Netlinks to individual
series, listings, and resources for musicians and prospective
hosts.
Instruments & Equipment
Where and how to buy, sell and repair instruments and professional audio equipment
on the net. For amateurs and pros alike. You can also find information about
voice and guitar lessons.
International: British Isles
A listing of artists, venues and organizations in England, Ireland, Scotland
and Wales
International: Canada
Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Buffy St. Marie
- the music and musicians of Canada have made a huge impact on the folk tradition.
This page offers resources to explore Canada's offerings.
International: Down Under
A listing of artists, venues and organizations in Australia and New Zealand.
International: Non-English
Resources, organizations and artists from beyond the Anglo-American
tradition: Germany, Netherlands, Czech., France, Cape Verde Islands....
Labor & Politics
Links to on-line music resources pertaining mostly to labor issues
but other areas of political activism as well. Home pages of artists
for whom labor and social issues are a key focus.
Lilith, etc.: Women & Music
Women artists who, in their work and in their lives, deal with
the politics of sex and gender, and/or artists who have made a
particular appeal to female audiences. A tricky category, but
a useful one. Includes artists and online resources.
MP3: Sites and Software
The newest software technology - much of it free - allows you to upload and
download near-CD quality music on the internet. Folk music is generally lagging
here (duh), but catching up fast.
Music in Education
Sites offering resources for educators in all disciplines seeking to use music-
and musicians - in their curricula.
Native American Music
Traditional tribal and contemporary music by the indigenous peoples
of North America. Resources include record labels, festivals/pow-wows,
home pages, and cultural organizations.
News Groups/Mailing Lists/Webrings: The Online
Community
How the folk community stays small: F_M (Folk Music: general discussions),
FolkDJ-L (DJ's post playlists and discuss issues), FolkBiz-L (artists,
venues, managers and agents hash out music business), and Venue-L.
Organizations
From ASCAP, BMI and the National Folk Alliance to smaller groups
focusing on genres like children's music, political songs, or
bluegrass and regional groups that run workshops, dances and host
occasional concerts.
Musicians' Resources
Sites for the casual or professional autoharp, banjo, fiddle,
guitar and mandolin players include instructional materials, instrument
making, contests, buying & selling, organizations, and more.
Poets, Rappers & Raconteurs
Storytelling has always been an integral part of folklore and
is a mainstay at many festivals. And I'm with those who think
that rap may be the most authentic genre of folk music today.
So, here's my plug.
Publications
An international array of magazines and e-zines for pros and fans.
Find out who and what's in the news.
Radio Online and Webcasting
Check out some of the world's best folk DJs, or enjoy your favorite
local shows from the road. Most have links to RealAudio where
you can download the free software you need to listen.
Record Labels
Each record label has its own sound and philosophy. Looking for other artists
on the same label as someone you like is a good way to find new music. It's
also makes economic sense to buy direct.
The 60s
Sites that give information and insight into the heyday of contemporary folk
music.
Songs: Indexes & Collections
Sites that provide indexes and discographies of songs or collect
lyrics, chords and guitar tabs for singers and players.
Songs: Lyrics, Chords, Tabs
Sites that offer lyrics, chords, sheet music, even sound samples
and downloadable near-CD-quality MP3's.
Traditional (Anglo-American)
Resources for those die-hard folkies who are searching for the
old stuff.
Treats!
A few diversions I've collected: enthusiastic concert reviews
from Oklahoma, Dar William's Tofu Tollbooth, an authentic
Dublin pub crawl complete with photos, and live video feed from
a London club.
Venue Listings
Several sources have compiled lists of venues around
the U.S., Canada and overseas - and of course there's Musi-Cal.
They vary in completeness and ease of use. Fun browsing for fans
or pros.
Venues
A growing number of venues now have their own websites, offering detailed calendars,
links to artists playing upcoming shows, and directions. One even offers live
video webcasts, and more are bound to follow.
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