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   <title>About.com Folk Music: Most Popular Articles</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Classic Protest Songs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Protest songs have a rich history in American folk music. While folk songs cover topics ranging from historical events to songs about food and cars. However, the songs that stick with us the longest are generally songs about overcoming struggle; the moments when the world is quietly hoping for change, but one single Folksinger has the nerve to stand on a stage, open their mouth, and sing out against injustice. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Civil Rights Songs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Civil Rights may have been won without these songs, but there's something about the uniting power of music that empowers communities to make change. The songs on this list don't even begin to capture the hundreds of tunes that have been written about civil rights in America (and around the world), but if you're looking to learn more about music during the civil rights movement, this is a good primer for your journey. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Bob Dylan LP 1962]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bob Dylan has had one of the most prolific careers in modern music. Here's a look at some photos of Bob Dylan through the years.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Bluegrass Artists]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bluegrass has its roots in celtic folk music, but has become a musical genre that covers a vastly diverse pool of musicians. If you're a new fan of the genre, this list of players can give you a really good start on your burgeoning bluegrass knowledge. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[NYC Open Mics]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Open Mic Nights are a great way of meeting other musicians, scoping your local community of folksingers, and just staying in good form as a performer. In New York, I found open mic nights to be an essential part of getting acquainted with the scene and learning how to get booked around town. There are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of clubs all over New York, but this list will keep you busy at least six days a week. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk Music History]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A brief history of one of America's richest traditions - American folk music.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Folk Artists of All Time]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Here's a look at the best singer/songwriters, artists and bands in the history of American folk music.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Singer/Songwriters]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[From Woody Guthrie to Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell to Ani Difranco, here's a look at ten of the best American folk music singer/songwriters of all time.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 60 of the 60s]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The 1960s folk revival churned out a lot of great songs. Here are the 60 best, listed alphabetically by the artist's first name. If you don't see a song that you think belongs on this list, please drop your vote in the folk music forum.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ani DiFranco]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ani Difranco is one of the most prolific and respected artists in contemporary American folk music. With 20 years and nearly 20 albums under her belt, tireless touring, and a record company all her own, Ani DiFranco has inspired and influenced countless artists. Learn more about Ani DiFranco, including recommended CDs, MP3s, interviews, concert reviews, and more.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[New Protest Songs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[I've seen a lot on blogs all over the Web recently where people have been complaining that there are so few musicians writing new protest songs these days, particularly given our current political climate. Of course there are plenty of new songs coming out that were written in protest to the war and the Bush administration, and this list touches on just a few of the great new topical tunes out there. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[We Shall Overcome]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A look at one of the most memorable American folk song anthems from the Civil Rights movement - &quot;We Shall Overcome.&quot;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk Guitars]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The acoustic guitar remains the most prevalent instrument in Folk music. Here is a list of the guitars most commonly employed by Folk's greatest players.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Folk CDs 2009]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[It's been a great year for new music releases in the roots realm. Folk, bluegrass, alt-country, and Americana music are dominating the popular music scene lately, with artists old and new releasing some of the best music around. Take a look at the best folk music albums of 2009...so far.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is a dobro?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This acoustic instrument was added to the Bluegrass band line-up by Lester Flatt in the 1950s. Learn more.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bob Dylan Songs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bob Dylan's catalog of music is quite extensive and versatile. It can be difficult to know where to start when you're just getting to know his work. So, in the interest of cutting to the chase, here are ten essential Bob Dylan songs for your introductory Bob Dylan mix CD.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is a folk song?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The folk song is one of the most functional, portable, adaptable and accessible arts of human history.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;I Shall Not Be Moved&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/ShallNotBeMoved.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;I Shall Not Be Moved&quot; is a traditional American folk song whose lyrics probably stretch back to the slave era, although there is no indication of when the song was written or who wrote it. It has been used in worship as well as several socio-political movements. Learn more about &quot;I Shall Not Be Moved.&quot;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[About American Folk Music]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you're new to American folk music as a genre, this'll be a great first stop index and answers to your questions. It can alsopoint you to the basic information you may want to know before heading out to delve into the genre.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alt Country Artists]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Alternative Country is Folk's newest grandchild, and its artists and bands run the gamut from what looks like Bluegrass to what looks like Rock and Roll, but one thing binds them all together: they don't sound like anything else on the market.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Women in Folk Music]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/FemalFolksinger.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Women in folk music run the gamut from singer-songwriters to blues guitarists, alt-country crooners and activist protest singers. Learn more about women in folk music, from the legendary trailblazers to the hottest up-and-coming female folksingers. From Janis Ian to Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez to Ani DiFranco, this is a list of some of the most important women in American folk music.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bob Dylan Christmas]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bob Dylan made a Christmas album. Now he can hopefully check that one off his list and go back to what he does best: everything else. There has been quite a bit of discussion and anticipation surrounding 'Christmas in the Heart'. Few people ever expected to hear a full album of Christmas songs from Dylan, who grew up Jewish and was a born-again Christian for a time, but who has, generally stuck to the more secular. Now we know why - Dylan's voice and talent is not tailor made for holiday music.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Labor Songs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Folk music has a long relationship with labor struggles, and particularly labor unions. Here's a peak at some of the most notable, most fun, and most poignant labor tunes in Folk history. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Essential Dylan Albums]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bob Dylan has been one of the most dynamic artists in the history of modern American music. Here's a look at five of his most memorable, envelope-pushing albums, and how they affected the turns of American folk-rock.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk Music Timeline]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When looking at the very big picture, the truth is that American folk music stretches way back to the very beginnings of the country, and recording the date the first official folk song was penned would be next to impossible. What is possible is to talk about how and when folk music started to be presented as a &quot;product&quot; to the American people, and how songs native to Appalachia, for example, became accessible to folks in California...]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Open Mic Nights]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Open mic nights are a great way to try out new material, or to check out your local Folk scene. Besides, it's free entertainment, and if you don't like the guy who's singing now, a new one will be up in 10 minutes.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[African American Folk  Music]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[From the blues to zydeco, and jazz to hip-hop; from the slave-era spirituals about struggle and personal empowerment to the forefathers of rock &amp; roll, America&#146;s roots music is absolutely replete with the influence of the African-American community.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Great New Folk Songs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Some people are of the mind that a folk song isn't a folk song until it's been around for a long time. I tend to disagree, for the most part, and I happen to think the last couple of years have produced some excellent new folk songs. Here's a look at ten of the great new folk songs that have come out in the past year.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Try Alternate Tunings]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Alternate guitar tunings are a surefire way to pop your strumming hand out of a creative slump. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Indie Folk]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Indie folk (also occasionally called lo-fi indie) is characterized by a slew of up-and-coming bands who pull influence from traditional and contemporary folk music, classic country, and indie rock. Learn more about indie folk, including recommended artists and albums.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk Music Instruments]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[folk music instruments, musical instruments, american folk music, americana, roots music, bluegrass instruments, jug band instruments, old time music instruments, banjo, harmonica, jew's harp, musical jug, spoons, washboard, washtub bass, guitar]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Influential Folk Music Artists]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Here's a look at ten of the most influential artists who have ever tried their hand at American folk music, bluegrass, alt.country, and any other form of Americana.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Essential Folk Albums]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Folk music spans a wide variety of artists. These folk music albums are not only the best place to start for new fans, but are a good primer for fans looking to expand their existing collection.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Brandi Carlile Live in Concert With the Indigo Girls]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Indigo Girls are one of the most uniquely influential groups in contemporary American folk music. Check out this photo gallery showing the Indigo Girls at what they do best - performing live in concert.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Yankee Doodle&quot;]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Yankee Doodle&quot; is one of the most popular American patriotic songs, and is also the state song of Connecticut. However, despite its popularity, it started out as a song that made fun of American troops.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Woody Guthrie Songs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Woody Guthrie wrote thousands of songs in his lifetime&amp;mdash;some are still being found today. Byt if you're just becoming acquainted with his work, here's a list of some of Woody Guthrie's most remarkable, influential, and memorable songs.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Grey&#039;s Anatomy Music]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/GreysAnatomySdtrk.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA['Grey's Anatomy' is one of the most loved shows on television, and the producers always pick great music to help carry their compelling scripts. Here's a closer look at some singer-songwriters whose music has been featured on episodes of 'Grey's Anatomy.']]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bob Dylan]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/Dylan_profile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bob Dylan is the king of changing styles, and one of American folk music's most prolific and influential singer/songwriters.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk Music]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/glossary/g/FolkMusic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is folk music? This may be a topic on which scholars, fans, and artists will never entirely agree, but that's only because folk music is subjective to the people to whom it means something, by definition. Learn more about what folk music is, and what it has been in American history. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Envrionmentalist Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/EarthDaySongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Folk artists have been talking about the environment since long before there was a &quot;green movement&quot; to speak of. Here's a quick list of great American folk songs celebrating the earth and moving for preservation of the natural beauty around us. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Brandi Carlile]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/BrandiCarlile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Brandi Carlile is one of the leading up-and-coming singer-songwriters in contemporary Americana. Critics have described her music as everything from country to rock, folk and roots. Learn more about Brandi Carlile, including recommended CDs, MP3s, interviews, and more.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alison Krauss]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/AlisonKrauss.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A prodigious fiddle player and protege of Bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe, Alison Krauss and her band Union Station are one of the hottest and most talented bluegrass music groups around. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alison Krauss&#039; Best Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/alisonkrauss/tp/BestAlisonKraussSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Alison Krauss has been one of contemporary bluegrass music's most prolific contributors through the years and it can be daunting trying to figure out where to start if you're just learning about her music. If you'd like a god sample of her years of music without having to buy every single album, here's a quick guide to some of Alison Krauss' best songs, with and without her band Union Station.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[2009 Grammy Winners]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/grammycoverage/qt/Grammy2009.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The nominees for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards were announced on December 3, 2008. The awards were presented in ceremonies on February 8, 2009, which was televised on CBS. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Woody Guthrie]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/irecommend/p/Woody_profile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Woody Guthrie is often considered the grandfather of topical American folk songs. Responsible for timeless folk songs like &quot;This Land is Your Land&quot; and &quot;Pastures of Plenty,&quot; Woody Guthrie has influenced just about every contemporary American folk singer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[This Land is Your Land]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusic101/qt/LandYourLand.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A brief history of &quot;This Land is Your Land&quot; - one of America's most memorable and timeless folk songs by singer/songwriter pioneer Woody Guthrie.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[1960s Folk Revival]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusic101/a/60sFolkRevival.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The folk revival of the 1960s is often the starting point of fascination with the style for many contemporary folk fans. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Rhonda Vincent - All American Bluegrass Girl]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/ig/Best-Folk-CDs-of-2006/Rhonda-Vincent-.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[2006 was absolutely wrought with incredible releases from tried-and-true folk artists, as well as some exciting up-and-comers. Here's a list at some of the best work to come out of the worlds of folk music, bluegrass and alt.country over the course of 2006.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;This Little Light of Mine&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/ThisLittleLight.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;This Little Light of Mine&quot; made it into the American folk music tradition when it was found and documented by John Lomax in 1939. Even though it's become a great anthem of the Civil Rights movement, it's not believed to have hailed from slave spirituals.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Bob Dylan &amp; Joan Baez]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/bobdylan/ig/Bob-Dylan-Photos/Bob-Dylan---Joan-Baez.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bob Dylan has had one of the most prolific careers in modern music. Here's a look at some photos of Bob Dylan through the years.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dave Rawlings Machine CD]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/DaveRawlingsMachineCD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dave Rawlings has, for years, been one of the most respected instrumentalists in contemporary folk and roots music. As Gillian Welch's collaborative music partner, Rawlings has charmed and impressed audiences with his dexterity on guitar. Now with his own outfit, the Dave Rawlings Machine, he's released one of the finest &quot;debut&quot; albums of recent note.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mardi Gras Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/a/MardiGrasSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn more about Mardi Gras songs and the history of the celebration. Long story short, traditional music and Mardi Gras go hand and hand. If you've ever walked down Canal Street on Mardi Gras day, you know what I'm talking about. Here are some of the great traditional songs that have become synonymous with American Mardi Gras.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Blowin&#039; in the Wind&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/BlowinintheWind.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Blowin' in the Wind is, inarguably, one of the most popular protest songs in the history of the craft, although when Bob Dylan introduced it to the world in 1962, he insisted it wasn't a protest song.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pete Seeger]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/PSeeger_profile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Singer/songwriter Pete Seeger is best known for his topical and anthemic Folk songs, like &quot;We Shall Overcome,&quot; and &quot;If I Had a Hammer.&quot;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cat Stevens]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistssz/p/CatStevens.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Cat Stevens in one of the most respected artists from the 1970s folk-pop singer-songwriter era. Now known as Yusuf Islam, he continues to make music and work for peace. Learn more about Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) including a biography, recommended CDs and MP3s.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Oh! Susanna&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/OhSusanna.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Oftentimes in traditional American folk music, a song is around long enough to evolve, gain and lose verses, and change meaning. &quot;Oh! Susanna&quot; is a great example of this. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Harmonica Background]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/glossary/g/Harmonica.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Harmonica is, aside from the human voice and your own two hands, the most portable instrument used in traditional American folk music. Most harmonicas are small enough that they fit perfectly in any pocket. &#10;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[How To Write a  Folk Song]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/tipsforpros/ht/WriteASong.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[I think everyone should try their hand at songwriting now and then. It's an entertaining thing to do on a boring, rainy day; and besides, you never know &#150; you could be the next Bob Dylan or Joni Mitchell, and you just don't know it yet. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Songs for the Recession]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/RecessionSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Recession songs are a rich part of American music history. With the stock market falling farther every day, more and more of us are starting to feel the crunch of the plummeting Dow. Of course, this is not the first time our country (and the greater world) has found itself falling on hard economic times, and there are plenty of songs about tightening one's budget. Here's a list of some of the great folk songs to listen to during a recession.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Folk Songs of 2008]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/BestFolkSongs08.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Folk songs aren't always songs that were written a hundred years ago. Great new folk songs are popping up all the time. Here's a look at some of the best new folk songs released in 2008.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Weavers]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/TheWeavers.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Despite their unfortunately abbreviated career as a group, The Weavers managed to influence a generation of musical activists, and to help provoke a revival of American Folk Music.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Iron and Wine]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/IronandWine.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Iron and Wine is a &quot;band&quot; made up of Florida-based singer/songwriter Sam Beam either solo or occasionally with friends, and is one of the artists at the forefront of the new 21st century folk-pop revival.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Oh Freedom&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/OhFreedom.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Oh Freedom&quot; is thought to date back to the newly-post-Civil War era, though no specific author is known. It was recorded by Odetta in 1956 and became an important anthem during the Civil Rights movement of the mid-20th Century. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;I&#039;ve Been Working...&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/WorkingonRail.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;I've Been Working on the Railroad&quot; may just be the best known folk song about the U.S. railway system. You may know our nation's railroads were built primarily by African-Americans and immigrants (particularly Irish immigrants). It was grueling work and, like much grueling work, was no doubt made more tolerable by the presence of music (similarly to the way field calls and African-American folk songs developed out of the slave tradition). ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Rudolph&quot; Christmas Carol]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/RudolphSong.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus' special ninth reindeer, was written in 1939 by Robert L. May. He was an employee of Montgomery Ward, and the store created a book about Rudolph to give away to children on Christmas. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Jingle Bells&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/JingleBells.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Jingle Bells&quot; was written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, and was originally titled &quot;One Horse Open Sleigh.&quot; Learn more about the history of &quot;Jingle Bells.&quot;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bluegrass History]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/historyoffolk/a/Blugrass_Histor.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A brief history of the American bluegrass music, from the Foggy Mountain Boys to Nickle Creek.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Bluegrass Pickers]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/BluegrassPicker.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here's a list of ten of the most influential and unforgettable instrumentalists and pickers in the history of American bluegrass music. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mandolin Players]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/MandolinPlayers.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Mandolin is one of the most popular instruments in American folk music and bluegrass. Learn more about the instrument by learning more about all the great artists who have played it through the years. Here's a list of some of the greatest mandolin players of folk and bluegrass music. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Folk Venues and Clubs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/tipsforpros/tp/FolkVenues.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are a lot of things that separate great folk venues from dive rock bars that allow folk musicians on the bill. These venues fill all those qualifications, and many of them go even further to make sure your playing and listening experience is top-notch.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Camptown Races&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/DoDahHistory.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Camptown Races&quot; was written by preeminent American songwriter Stephen Foster, who first published the song in 1850. Learn more about this historical American folk song.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kate Walsh]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistssz/p/KateWalsh.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[British singer-songwriter Kate Walsh is one of the most gifted up-and-coming songwriters of her generation. Learn more about this talented artist.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Peter, Paul &amp; Mary]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistskr/p/PeterPaulMary.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Peter Paul and Mary are the quintessential folk trio from the sixties. They were instrumental in building the bridge between topical folk music and mainstream pop.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[James Taylor]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/JamesTaylor.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[James Taylor is everyone's favorite sensitive singer/songwriter. His career has spanned three decades and taken him from relative obscurity to a level where he is one of the most celebrated songwriters of our time. Here's a profile and more information about singer-songwriter James Taylor.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pop Stars Who Could Be Folkies]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/WouldBeFolk.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Some folks are of the mind that the label &quot;folk music&quot; pretty much encapsulates every type of music people make. Others tend to be more traditionalists, considering only songs that have been around for a century or more, folk songs. I tend to sit somewhere in the middle, so I decided to develop a list of popular mainstream artists who could pass as folksingers if they'd just lose their shiny, flashy pop facade.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Scarborough Fair]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Scarborough Fair,&quot; popularized in America by Simon and Garfunkel, is an English folk song about a trade fair that took place in the resort town of Scarborough during the medeival times.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Brandi Carlile The Story Q&amp;A]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/brandicarlile/a/BCarlileQA.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Singer/Songwriter Brandi Carlile and her twin collaborators Tim and Phil Hanseroth have been playing together for five years now; but with the release of the band's latest effort <i>The Story</i>, they're drawing in sold out crowds across the country. Carlile's summer tour takes her and the twins to pretty much every corner of the continental U.S. Despite the hectic pace of her schedule, in the midst of her tour with the Indigo Girls, Carlile was kind enough to take some time out for this interview.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Shawn Colvin]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusic101/ig/Quotes-From-Folksingers/Shawn-Colvin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is folk music? Why is it important? Does it still exist, or is it something that went away after Vietnam? What artists are inspired by folk music, and who feels compelled to carry on the folk traditions? Here's what some folk artists have told me in interviews as answers to all these questions.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk Rock 101]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkrock/p/FolkRock101.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Check out a brief history of Folk Rock, its artists and characteristics]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Silent Night&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/SilentNight.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Silent Night&quot; is actually an Austrian hymn titled &quot;Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht.&quot; The lyrics were a poem composed by a young priest named Joseph Mohr in 1816. It was two years later when Franz Gruber wrote the melody and a guitar part so that Mohr could have the song played at Christmas mass. The carol was first sung in America by an Austrian family singing group in 1839. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Independence Day Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/4thOfJulySongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[American folk songs aren't all about protesting something; there are also plenty of great tunes that pay homage to America. Included on this list are particularly songs that make reference to American Independence Day. Some of them seem to only refer to the 4th of July in passing, but the themes the songs depict embrace the spirit of American patriotism just as much.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Seattle Open Mics]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/tipsforpros/qt/OpenMicSeattle.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Seattle's open mic circuit is growing by the minute. Seattle has a burgeoning folk and roots music scene, and you can find plenty of opportunities to join not only open mic nights, but also community jam sessions, song circles, hootenannies and song swaps. Here's a guide to the open mic scene in Seattle, Wash.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[All About Anti-Folk]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusic101/p/AntiFolk.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is anti-folk? What started the anti-folk scene? Who are some notable anti-folk artists you absolutely have to hear? ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bluegrass 101]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusic101/p/BluegrassPrimer.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A beginners guide to all the ins and outs of American bluegrass music, its history and American bluegrass artists]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Bob Dylan&#039;s Guitar]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/bobdylan/ig/Bob-Dylan-Photos/Bob-Dylan-s-Guitar.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bob Dylan has had one of the most prolific careers in modern music. Here's a look at some photos of Bob Dylan through the years.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Joan Baez Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/tp/JoanBaezSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Joan Baez has been one of the most ardent activist-folksingers in the history of the craft, and an inspiration to many other artists and fans alike. If you're just learning about Baez's work, here's a playlist of essential Joan Baez songs to help get you started.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Not a Pretty Girl]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/anidifranco/ig/Ani-Difranco-Discography/Not-a-Pretty-Girl.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Not a Pretty Girl, Ani DiFranco's &quot;breakthrough&quot; record (if there is such a thing), includes &quot;Cradle and All,&quot; &quot;Shy,&quot; and &quot;32 Flavors.&quot; ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gordon Lightfoot]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistskr/p/GordonLightfoot.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Gordon Lightfoot is one of Canada's greatest and most prolific singer/songwriters.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Janis Ian&#039;s Best Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistspotlight/tp/BestofJanisIan.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Janis Ian has written literally hundreds upon hundreds of songs. If you're just learning about her, and want to cut to the chase, here's a list of great tunes to get you started.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Songs of Absolute Nonsense]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/NonsenseSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Contrary to popular belief, not all folk songs are all about politics, war, disaster, and serious social issues. Quite a few artists have made great marks on American music by recording songs that range from &quot;silly&quot; to &quot;absolute nonsense.&quot;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ray LaMontagne Concert]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/whosontour/a/RayLaMontagne.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When Ray LaMontagne hits the stage at Seattle&#146;s Paramount Theater, the crowd absolutely erupts in fits and vocal fireworks of &#147;I love you,&#148; &#147;Say something,&#148; and &#147;Sing it, Ray!&#148;&#10;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folksingers &amp; Civil Rights]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/news/a/MLK_Folk.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[On the day that Martin Luther King, Jr., stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and spoke to what was the largest gathering of its kind to ever set foot in Washington, D.C., he was joined by Joan Baez, who began the morning with an African-American spiritual tune called, &#147;Oh Freedom.&#148;&#10;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best New Artists 2008]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/awardsetc1/tp/BestNewArtists08.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[2008 was a great year for up-and-coming artists, and here's a look at some of the best new artists to hit the folk and bluegrass scene this year.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Americana Music Awards]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/awardsetc1/qt/Americana2009.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Americana Music Association held its 10th Annual festival and conference in Nashville this September 16-19, with a Sep. 17 awards ceremony at the Ryman Auditorium. Buddy Miller, who received five nominations from the AMA, was musical director of the ceremony. Singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale hosted. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Odetta]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/Odetta_profile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Odetta was known for her powerful stage presence and incredible voice, as well as her contributions to the civil rights movement. Learn more about Odetta, including recommended CDs, MP3s, and a full biography of Odetta.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Songs About Barack Obama]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/SongsAboutObama.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Barack Obama has, ever since he ented the race, inspired millions of new voters, including several artists who have taken it upon themselves to write songs about him. Not for decades has there been a presidential candidate who inspired so much (positive) music to be written. Here's a look at some popular and obscure pro-Obama songs.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk Music Men]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/FolkMusicMen.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There is no such thing as men's history month. Rather than talk about why, I figured it was only fair to point out the great contributions men have made to American folk music. Since this site already contained a countdown of the important women, why not give equal mention to the men? So here you have it: my top ten picks of the most important men in American folk music. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Influential Folk Guitarists]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/bestguitarplayers.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The guitar is probably the most used instrument in American folk music. It's portability and diverse range of styles and sounds makes it great accompaniment for artists working in myriad musical genres. Every now and then, though, a guitarist comes along that so innovatively attacks their instrument, that they manage to inspire and influence legions of other guitar players. Here's a list of five such contemporary artists who have helped to revolutionize the way the instrument is played.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Swing Low Sweet Chariot]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/SwingLowChariot.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,&quot; while no certain composer is known, is often credited to Choctaw freedman Wallis Willis during mid- to late-19th Century. The earliest known recording was made by the Fisk Jubilee Singers in the late 1800s.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Goodnight Irene]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/GoodnightIrene.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[From Leadbelly to the Weavers and beyond, &quot;Goodnight Irene&quot; has been a seminal song in American folk music history.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;If I Had a Hammer&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/IfIHadaHammer.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;If I Had a Hammer&quot; was written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays in 1949, and was first recorded by their band the Weavers. More than a decade later, in 1962, Peter Paul and Mary recorded the song and enjoyed much greater success with their version. Trini Lopez recorded it a year later. Numerous other artists from around the world have recorded versions the song throughout the years.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Janis Ian]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/JanisIanprofile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Janis Ian is one of the most consistently loved, and most prolific singer/songwriters. Learn more about Janis Ian's career and biography, including MP3s and recommended CDs.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Townes Van Zandt]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/Townes_profile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Townes Van Zandt is the classic cowboy folk and alt.country singer/songwriter]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Old Time Music?]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusic101/p/OldTimeMusic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Rising originally from the folk music of Appalachia, old time preceded the popularization of bluegrass and country music. Now, this under-appreciated style of Americana is making a comeback as young urban bands revitalize their local folk communities with old time tunes.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Neil Young]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkrockartists/p/NeilYoung.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Neil Young is inarguably one of Folk Rock's most influential and prolific artists]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Pete Seeger Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/peteseeger/tp/BestPeteSeegerSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Pete Seeger is one of the most beloved, well-respected artists in the history of American folk music. From his interpretations of old traditional folk songs to his original sing-along-friendly songs about peace and perseverance, Seeger is one of the best artists to meet the craft. Learn more about one of American folk music's greatest treasures. Here are a few of Pete Seeger's best songs. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[CD Review: Harlan County USA]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/HarlanCountyUSA.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The struggle of the American coal miner is one of the most gut-twisting aspects of American labor history, and <i>Harlan County USA</i> does a fantastic job of capturing the &quot;danger, determination, turbulence, and trumph that mark the Appalachian coal mining experience.&quot; <i>(from the CD liner notes)</i>]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Folk Albums 2000s]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/awardsetc1/tp/BestFolkCDs2000s.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here's a look at the best folk music albums of the 2000s.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Phil Ochs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistskr/p/PhilOchs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Phil Ochs managed to create some of the most timeless and poignant topical songs of his generation over the course of his unfortunately short career. As one of America's greatest protest singers and topical songwriters, his influence continues to be widely felt. Learn more about Phil Ochs, including recommended CDs and MP3s.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Dilate]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/anidifranco/ig/Ani-Difranco-Discography/Dilate.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Probably her most astute breakup album, Dilate includes classics like &quot;Untouchable Face,&quot; &quot;Napoleon,&quot; and the &quot;Shameless.&quot;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 20 Folk CDs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/news/qt/Top20.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Updated weekly, this is a list of the week's best-selling folk, bluegrass, Americana and roots recordings.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Christmas-Hanukkah Folk Music]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/holidayfolk/tp/ChristmasFolkCDs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[As the holidays approach, here's a look at some of the most notable holiday folk music CDs to get you in the spirit.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Star Spangled Banner&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/NationalAnthem.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It is a tradition in American folk music to borrow the melodies of already popular songs and write new lyrics for them. So it is no surprise that Francis Scott Key's poem, &quot;The Star-Spangled Banner&quot; (c. 1814), was sung to the tune of an already popular English drinking song.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Brandi Carlile Live at WWU]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/whosontour/a/BCarlileLive.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Curled up on a too-small couch, in a too-small dressing room of Western Washington University's Performing Arts Center, Brandi Carlile fiddles with the leaves of a fake plastic tree hanging over her head while she describes life on the road. (Contributed by Laura Gentry)]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;O Christmas Tree&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/OChristmasTree.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;O Christmas Tree&quot; (a.k.a. &quot;O Tannenbaum&quot;) is a German Christmas carol whose earliest lyrics date back to the mid-16th Century. The melody is a traditional German folk melody whose origin is unknown, but the most popular lyrics come from a 19th Century composition by Ernst Ansch&#252;tz.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Musical Washboard]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/glossary/g/Washboard.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The musical washboard is a percussion instrument played by scratching or tapping the metal washing surface up and down in rhythm. Learn more about the history of the musical washboard and the zydeco rub-board (frottoir).]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Background of the Banjo]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/glossary/g/banjo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[From the slave fields to the minstrels, to the parlors, to picking parties, jam nights, and now concert halls and folk venues, the banjo is a staple in just about every form of traditional music ... despite all the jokes. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Joan Baez]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/JoanBaez.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Inarguably the godmother of modern folk music, Joan Baaez is one of the most devoted singer/songwriter/activists.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Joni Mitchell]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/JoniM_profile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Joni Mitchell is easily one of the most influential American folk music artists of her generation]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[k.d. lang]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistskr/p/kdlang_profile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The darling of the alt.country world, k.d. lang has gone from punker to country singer to crooner, and beyond. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best New Artists 2000s]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/awardsetc1/tp/BreakoutActs00s.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[New Folk Music - Best New Folk Music Artists of the 2000s]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Patty Griffin]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/PattyGriffin.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Patty Griffin happened on the contemporary American folk music scene in the late 1990s. Since then, she's been delighting audiences across the country, as her songs have been covered by artists ranging from the Dixie Chicks to Bette Midler. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Leonard Cohen]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/LeonardCohen.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Leonard Cohen is one of Canada's greatest poets, novelists, and contemporary folk singer/songwriters. Learn more about Leonard Cohen's music, including recommended CDs and MP3s.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Carolina Chocolate Drops]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/a/ChocolateDrops.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dom Flemons of the Carolina Chocolate Drops is not the first person to tell me they think the U.S. is on the verge of an old time music and stringband revival. &quot;All those punk kids,&quot; he says, &quot;are dropping their electric guitars and picking up fiddles and banjos.&quot;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Keep Your Eyes on the Prize]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/KeepYourEyes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Based on the classic hymn &quot;Hold On&quot; (a.k.a. &quot;Gospel Plow&quot;), this song's exact origins are unknown. However, it was adapted for the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s by an activist named Alice Wine. Wine added verses and changed some lyrics to adapt it specifically to the plight of Civil Rights activists. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;America the Beautiful&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/AmericaSong.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;America the Beautiful,&quot; which is often called the national hymn of the United States, was adapted from a poem by a Wellsely College English professor named Katharine Lee Bates, written in 1893.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best in Protest Music 2006]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusicsocialprotes1/tp/ProtestSong2006.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[With midterm elections pending in early November, 2006 was a year full of songs protesting the Iraq War, the Bush administration, and various other topics at hand. Following is a list of some of the best and most poignant American folk songs released in protest in 2006.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bruce Springsteen Folk Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/SpringsteenSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bruce Springsteen has, throughout his career, touched on just about every genre of music from folk to rock and the blues. Ever since tackling an album of songs paying tribute to Pete Seeger, though, Springsteen's folksinger street cred has increased substantially. The question &quot;Is Bruce Springsteen a folk singer?&quot; is debatable, but while traditionalists sort that out, here's a look at some of Bruce's folkier moments.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Bob Dylan Moments]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/BestDylanMoment.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bob Dylan is one of the most influential singer/songwriters ever, whether you're looking at Folk, Pop, or Rock. His career has enjoyed several twists and turns that have kept fans (and often Bob himself) on their toes. If you don't have the patience for Scorsese's very long Documentary on Dylan, have no fear. I'll sum it up for you by ticking off the ten biggest moments at the start of his career.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[All About Bluegrass Music]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/bluegras1/a/AboutBluegrass.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[With bluegrass music constantly making a &quot;comeback&quot; these days, I thought it was high time I give you all the information you need to know before you venture out into the wild world of bluegrass pickers, newgrass rockers, and old time string bands. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Indigo Girls]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/IndigoGirls.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Indigo Girls are one of the most popular and well-loved duos in Folk Rock. Their luscious harmonies, catchy melodies, and fearless social commentary make them a favorite at festivals and on their own tours.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Amos Lee]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusic101/ig/Quotes-From-Folksingers/Amos-Lee.--QC.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is folk music? Why is it important? Does it still exist, or is it something that went away after Vietnam? What artists are inspired by folk music, and who feels compelled to carry on the folk traditions? Here's what some folk artists have told me in interviews as answers to all these questions.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Issa (Formerly Jane Siberry)]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/festivalguide/ig/Rocky-Mt--Folks-Fest-Photos/Issa--Formerly-Jane-Siberry-.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The 2006 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival featured an ecclectic blend of Canadian, British, and Australian singer/songwriters, grassrock, political rants, world music a cappella, and other forms of American roots music &amp;ndash; including stellar performances by Ani Difranco, The Waifs, Martin Sexton, Kris Kristofferson, and many more...]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bob Dylan Essential Interviews]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/books/fr/DylanInterviews.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Considered to be one of the more enigmatic personalities in contemporary American folk music, Bob Dylan has rarely given interviews over the course of his 30+ year-long career. Now, Dylan expert and <i>Rolling Stone</i> contributor, Jonathan Cott, has compiled 31 of the most earnest and telling interviews given by this elusive folk poet.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Living in Clip]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/anidifranco/ig/Ani-Difranco-Discography/Living-in-Clip.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[After almost ten years of touring pretty much nonstop, Ani DiFranco released her first live album&amp;mdash;Living in Clip: a two-disc set featuring her greatest hits to that point.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Alison Krauss - Now That I&#039;ve Found You: A Collection]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/alisonkrauss/ig/Alison-Krauss-Discography/Now-That-I-ve-Found-You.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Alison Krauss is one of the most productive members of the contemporary bluegrass and Americana scenes. Here's a discography of her albums to date, both solo and with Union Station.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk Music Movies]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/folkmusicmovies.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Folk Music Movies - Best Movies About Folk Music Artists and Bands]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk Music Gifts]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/FolkMusicGifts.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[From movies to CDs, instruments and gift certificates, here are my recommendations for gifts for your favorite folk/bluegrass/alt-country fan.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Essential Phil Ochs Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/PhilOchsBestSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Phil Ochs was one of the best topical singers of his time, focusing heavily on political and protest music. While his life and career were tragically abbreviated when he committed suicide in 1976 at the age of 35, he managed to pen some of American folk music's finest topical songs. Here's a look at some of Phil Ochs' best songs. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Almanac Singers]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/AlmanacSingers.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Alamanac Singers were the first American folk music group to organize and popularize protest and political music. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cherryholmes]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/Cherryholmes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Established in 1999, most of the Cherryholmes family band began playing their instruments for the first time that same year. By 2005, they had been named the Entertainers of the Year at the IBMA Awards. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Gregory and the Hawk]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/festivalguide/ig/Pickathon-Photo-Gallery/Gregory-and-the-Hawk.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Photos from the 9th Annual Pickathon Roots Music Festival, August 3-5, 2007, in Portland, Oregon. Including pictures from live performances by Erin McKeown, Langhorne Slim, the Wood Brothers, Po' Girl, Martha Scanlan, Reverend Peyton and His Big Damn Band, and more.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[All About Americana]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusic101/p/Americana.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Americana artists pull from all areas of the music that has defined American culture, from R&amp;B to country, bluegrass to indie rock. Americana artists frequently pull from traditional and contemporary folk, bluegrass, country, alt-country, soul, gospel, and rock. While this may sound a bit vague or confluent, Americana artists and fans are content to say they know it when they hear it. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ben Harper]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/BenHarper.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ben Harper is a consummate innovator and activist singer/songwriter.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Little Plastic Castle]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/anidifranco/ig/Ani-Difranco-Discography/Little-Plastic-Castle.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ani DiFranco's Little Plastic Castle CD was kind of all over the map stylistically, but producer DiFranco keeps it together nicely. Highlights include &quot;Gravel&quot; and &quot;Fuel.&quot;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Canon]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/anidifranco/ig/Ani-Difranco-Discography/Canon.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ani DiFranco's greatest hits CD, Canon is an excellent collection of her classics, as well as a handful of rather well-done re-recorded tunes.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Brandi Carlile - Seattle Zoo]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/brandicarlile/ig/Brandi-Carlile-Photo-Gallery/Brandi-Carlile---Seattle-Zoo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This photo gallery features pictures of alt.country singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile live in concert, both solo and with her full band.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bill Monroe]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/bluegrass/p/BMonroe_profile.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn more about the man credited with starting American bluegrass - mandolin master, extraordinaire Bill Monroe.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Joshua Radin Interview]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistskr/a/JoshuaRadinQA.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Folk-pop singer/songwriter Josh Radin may have started his career as a screenwriter, but he's now enjoying a whirlwind experience performing around the country as a musician. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Who&#039;s the Next Bob Dylan?]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/NextBobDylan.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bob Dylan made such an impression on the folk music world--and modern music in general--that critics and fans have been looking for an artist who would live up to his genius and legacy for decades now. Countless artists have been labeled &quot;the next Bob Dylan&quot; through the years, but if you're a Dylan fan looking for other artists you might enjoy, here's a quick list of comparisons. ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Great Folk Vocalists]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/FolkMusicVocalists.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A common misconception is that folksingers are not hugely skilled instrumentalists, much less great vocalists. On the contrary, many excellent vocalists have taken their skills into contemporary folk music, bluegrass and alt.country. Here's a list of a few of the great folk music vocalists.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[African-American Folk Artists]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/BestBlkArtists.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[African-American artists have played an enormous part in American folk music, from the permutation of slave spirituals to field recordings, songs of the civil rights and feminist movements, and beyond. From gospel to blues and jazz to rock and roll, these artists have influenced and inspired generations of Americana artists and songwriters, and here are five of the most notable African-American artists in American folk music.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Folk CDs of 2007 ]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/bestof2007sofar.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[From folk-rock to bluegrass, alt.country to singer-songwriters, here's the best folk CDs of 2007.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[All About Protest Music]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusicsocialprotes1/a/ProtestMusic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The most remarkable thing about protest music is that it helps people realize they're not alone in feeling a spirit of dissent against certain injustices, whether on a personal or more overarching governmental level.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Michael Row the Boat Ashore&quot;]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/MichaelRow.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Michael Row the Boat Ashore&quot; is an old American folk song that hails from the slave era. Its existence was first noted in the early 1860s, although the song itself is probably much older. The man responsible for notating the song was an abolitionist named Charles Pickard Ware, who heard it when he was living on St. Helena Island in South Carolina. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[No Direction Home]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/news/gr/NDH_review.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[In September 2005, Bob Dylan fans were exposed for the first time to what was possibly the most in-depth peek into the life, times, and work of Bob Dylan. With Martin Scorsese at the helm, the 3.5-hour documentary made its way first onto DVD then into the homes of thousands of Americans, via PBS. The result was really ... interesting!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Interview with The Weepies]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/interviews/a/WeepieInterview.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Following the release of their album &quot;Say I Am You,&quot; The Weepies topped the iTunes folk charts and headed out for what is proving to be a rather successful tour. I caught up with them as they took the windy road through the Smoky Mountains between Asheville and Charlotte, NC. ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Immigration and Folk Music]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/news/qt/ImmigrantSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A century ago, immigrant workers hit the streets to demand fair work conditions and protection under the law, singing the songs of their labor unions. Today, as immigrant workers demonstrate for the right to work in America as they strive for citizenship, their protest songs take a different direction.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Patriotic Folk Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/tp/PatrioticSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here's a look at the background of some of the most popular and memorable patriotic American folk songs.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Artists of the 2000s]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/BestArtist2000s.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The first decade of the 2000s has been chock full of incredible music - from old timey stringbands to envelope-pushing indie folk and Americana. Folk music has emerged in the past ten years, back into the mainstream consciousness. Here's a look at ten of the best, most prominent and influential folk, roots, and Americana artists of the past ten years.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Brandi Carlile Live 10/25/07]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/whosontour/a/BCarlilePortlan.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It's been almost seven months since Brandi Carlile's breakthrough album The Story hit stores, and as long since she and her band by the same name hit the road in support of the record. That's a long time to be cooped up in a bus, sleep-deprived and lacking for a good meal. So it's no wonder the band looked a little road-weary at the start of their set at Portland's Crystal Ballroom. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pieta Brown]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/PietaBrown.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Pieta Brown may be Greg Brown's daughter, but her music sounds more like a marriage of Lucinda Williams and Johnny Cash. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kris Kristofferson]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistskr/p/KrisKristoffers.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Country singer, contemporary folk songwriter, actor extraordinare - Kris Kristofferson is a songwriters' songwriter.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Bob Dylan Live in Concert]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/bobdylan/ig/Bob-Dylan-Photos/Bob-Dylan-Live-Aid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bob Dylan has had one of the most prolific careers in modern music. Here's a look at some photos of Bob Dylan through the years.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Avett Brothers]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/AvettBrothers.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Avett Brothers have been playing music all their lives, but didn't become the band by that name until 2000. Learn more about the Avett Brothers.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Greg Brown]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/GregBrown.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Folk-blues troubador Greg Brown is best known for his low, grumbly voice and smooth, poetic lyrics that knock you silly.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Judy Collins]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/JudyCollins.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Judy Collins is one of America's favorite traditional and contemporary topical singer/songwriters.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Railroad Earth]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/RailroadEarth.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Railroad Earth has been said to be the equivalent of Grateful Dead on Bluegrass instruments. The band blends swing, blues, bluegrass, folk, celtic, and all other sorts of Americana into a jam band-ish mix of darn-good-time.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Blue Rodeo &amp; Kathleen Edwards]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/festivalguide/ig/Rocky-Mt--Folks-Fest-Photos/Blue-Rodeo---Kathleen-Edwards.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The 2006 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival featured an ecclectic blend of Canadian, British, and Australian singer/songwriters, grassrock, political rants, world music a cappella, and other forms of American roots music &amp;ndash; including stellar performances by Ani Difranco, The Waifs, Martin Sexton, Kris Kristofferson, and many more...]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Brandi Carlile - The Story]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/BCarlileStoryCD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Brandi Carlile's latest effort&#151;<i>The Story</i>&#151;aptly picks up where her self-titled debut left off. While the former is no less narrative and contemplative than the latter, this time around, Carlile and her band entrusted their songs to the vintage instruments and impeccable taste of legendary producer T Bone Burnett. The result is a remarkably memorable record that exemplifies both Carlile's musicianship and natural poetics.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Blind Pilot]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/BlindPilot.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Blind Pilot is one of the most buzzed-about bands coming out of the vibrant Portland, Oregon, folk and roots music scene over the past year or so. Learn more about Blind Pilot, including recommended CDs and MP3s.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ani DiFranco Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/anidifranco/tp/AniDiFrancoSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ani DiFranco has recorded hundreds of songs over the course of her career and getting to know them all can be a daunting task. Here's a look at 20 of Ani DiFranco's best songs, from her political protest songs to love songs and beyond.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Imperfectly]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/anidifranco/ig/Ani-Difranco-Discography/Imperfectly.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ani DiFranco's CD, Imperfectly, includes songs like &quot;In Or Out,&quot; &quot;I'm No Heroine,&quot; and the poem &quot;Coming Up.&quot;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Not So Soft]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/anidifranco/ig/Ani-Difranco-Discography/Not-So-Soft.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ani DiFranco's second studio recording includes some more political tunes like &quot;Roll With It,&quot; &quot;On Every Corner,&quot; and more.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ani Difranco Interview]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/anidifranco/a/AniInterview.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ani Difranco talks with your Folk Music Guide about the state of New Orleans a year after Katrina, the war, protest music, tendonitis, and of course her latest album <i>Reprieve</i>.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Folk Music CDs 2008]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/awardsetc1/tp/BestCDs2008.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here's a look at the best folk music CDs of 2008, from folk-rock to bluegrass, alt.country to singer-songwriters.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[IBMA Awards 2009]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/awardsetc1/qt/IBMA2009.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The International Bluegrass Music Association gathers each year in Nashville, Tenn., to celebrate bluegrass music, discuss issues facing the bluegrass community, and to honor its membership with an awards and honors ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry. The 2009 conference and Fan Fest will be held Sep. 28-Oct. 4, 2009. The awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 1, and following are the nominees and winners for 2009 IBMA Awards and Honors: ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Playing the Spoons]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/glossary/qt/Spoons.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Musical spoons are one of the oldest traditional instruments on the planet. When did people start playing musical spoons? How are they played? Learn more about the history of musical spoons in American folk music.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sunday Morning Coming Down]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/SundayMorning.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Sunday Morning Coming Down&quot; is an American folk and country song written by Kris Kristofferson while he was working as a janitor at a recording studio. While Kristofferson recorded the song for his debut album, Johnny Cash took the tune to Number One in 1970. Learn more about the history and lyrics of &quot;Sunday Morning Coming Down.&quot;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk Artists for Gay Rights]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusicsocialprotes1/tp/GayRightsArtists.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Folk artists have long championed the quest for civil rights, from the movement for equal rights for African-Americans to the immigrants' movement and the gay rights movement. Here's a look at some folk artists who have long championed the rights of LGBT people.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk Music - QuickTips]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/cs/qt.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An index of QuickTips for the Folk Music guide site.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[I&#039;m Not There Movie Review]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/movies/fr/ImNotThereMovie.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Knowing what I do about Bob Dylan, it's impossible to go into I'm Not There without some level of bias. I doubt this would be a film that would be loved by someone who doesn't already know and love Dylan's work. There's no plot&mdash;it's not about Dylan so much as it is about who his fans think he is. It includes everything his songs touch on: the commonalities and misconceptions, ideas and suppositions, delusions and dreams, hallucinations and hopes we all experience and yet never fully understand.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Joan Baez Documentary]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/movies/fr/JoanBaezDVD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Joan Baez has, through the work she's done, made the world a little bit of a better place. Few people would argue with that. Case in point&#151;the new documentary in PBS' American Masters Series: 'Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound'. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Scruggs Style Banjo]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/glossary/g/ScruggsStyle.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This three-finger picking style was made famous by banjo legend and original Bluegrass Boy Earl Scruggs. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[History of alt.country]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/historyoffolk/a/AltCountry_Hist.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A brief history of alt.country (aka Alternative Country or New Country) music. With artists ranging from Lucinda Williams to Uncle Tupelo, alt.country is one of the more diverse and seriously rocking forms of Americana.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Joan Baez]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusicsocialprotes1/ig/Best-Protest-Singers/Joan-Baez.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at some of the best American protest singers throughout American history, including artists who sang for the Civil Rights, feminist, and peace movements, and those who have stood for the environment, LGBT rights, and other causes important to people everywhere. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;My Country Tis of Thee&quot;]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Library of Congress, the origin of the tune behind &quot;My Country Tis of Thee&quot; is highly debatable in terms of what year it was composed and by whom. At any rate, it was printed in England in 1744 as &quot;God Save the King.&quot;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bouzouki]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/glossary/g/Bazouki.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The bouzouki comes from the same family as mandolin and lute and is widely played in Greek folk music, although it's become increasingly popular in contemporary American folk and progressive bluegrass music. Learn more about the history of the bouzouki.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Musical Jug]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The musical jug is the cornerstone of the jug band lineup, but when did people start playing the jug? How is it played? And what's the story of the musical jug? Learn more with this brief history and definition of the musical jug.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pete Seeger Covers]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/a/SeegerCovers.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Fans of Pete Seeger know well that Bruce Springsteen is hardly the first person to put out an album of material that&#146;s typically associated with this living legend. As a matter of fact, some of Pete&#146;s greatest tunes have been popularized by pretty much everyone other than Seeger himself. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Dar Williams]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/ig/Folk-Music-Moms/Dar-Williams.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This year, Mother's Day falls on May 11, 2008&amp;mdash;a great opportunity to celebrate all the talented moms of American folk music. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Brandi Carlile The Story Q&amp;A]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<i>Singer/Songwriter Brandi Carlile and her twin collaborators Tim and Phil Hanseroth have been playing together for five years now; but with the release of the band's latest effort <i>The Story</i>, they're drawing in sold out crowds across the country. Carlile's summer tour takes her and the twins to pretty much every corner of the continental U.S. Despite the hectic pace of her schedule, in the midst of her tour with the Indigo Girls, Carlile was kind enough to take some time out for this interview.</i>&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lucinda Williams]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[It was 20 years before Lucinda Williams's career really took off, but since then, she's received three Grammy Awards and been named America's Best Songwriter by TIME Magazine.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Steve Earle]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/altcountryartists/p/SteveEarle.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Steve Earle is one of alt.country's edgiest and most influential troubadours]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Out of Range]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ani DiFranco's Out of Range CD features percussionist Andy Stochansky, and some fabulous classics, like &quot;The Diner,&quot; &quot;Buildings and Bridges,&quot; and the title track.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Like I Said]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ani DiFranco's Like I Said is a &quot;Greatest Hits&quot; CD from the first two years of Ani's studio record-making. Included are revised versions of &quot;Both Hands,&quot; &quot;Anticipate,&quot; and more.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bearfoot Q&amp;A]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Bearfoot has been making progressive bluegrass music for nearly a decade, churning out an average of one album every three years. In the wake of their latest album's release, Bearfoot lead singer Odessa Jorgenson was kind enough to chat with me about filling Analisa Tornfelt&#146;s shoes and the new album.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Arlo Guthrie]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Son of Woody Guthrie, and consummate folk-rock singer/songwriter extraordinaire, Arlo Guthrie has managed to carve himself a niche as one of the most important topical songwriters of his generation.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Uncle Earl]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/UncleEarl.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Uncle Earl emerged in 2005 as the hottest band of g'Earls in Old Time music.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:28:37Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[I&#039;ll Fly Away - Gospel CD]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/IllFly-Gospel.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<i>I'll Fly Away</i> is a CD full of Christian hymns and Gospel-inspired bluegrass tunes, and believers will appreciate this lovely compilation of well-arranged folk songs. But that doesn't mean non-believers need to shy away, either. There's plenty on this disc for everyone, with performances by Dolly Parton, Sara Watkins, Kortnie Heying, Ed Cash, Vince Gill and more.]]></description>
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