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   <title>About.com Folk Music: Most Popular Articles</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mardi Gras Songs]]></title>
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         <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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         <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[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[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[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[ 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[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[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[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 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[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[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[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[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 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[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[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[2010 Folk, Americana Grammy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In 2010, the Grammy Awards re-designated the folk and Americana categories, so that Contemporary Folk and Americana were two separate area for the first time in Grammy history. Bluegrass also fell under the new American Roots category. The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards were awarded in ceremonies held Jan. 31, 2010. Here's a look at the nominees and winners in folk, roots, and Americana music for the 2010 Grammy Awards.]]></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[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[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[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[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[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[ Shawn Colvin]]></title>
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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Oh! Susanna&quot;]]></title>
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         <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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         <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[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[Alison Krauss]]></title>
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         <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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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Oh Freedom&quot;]]></title>
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         <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[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[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[Woody Guthrie]]></title>
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         <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[Envrionmentalist Songs]]></title>
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         <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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         <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[&quot;This Little Light of Mine&quot;]]></title>
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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[2009 Grammy Winners]]></title>
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         <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[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[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[Patty Griffin]]></title>
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         <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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         <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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         <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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         <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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         <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[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[ Brandi Carlile Surprise Appearance with the Indigo Girls 7/2/06]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/brandicarlile/ig/Brandi-Carlile-Photo-Gallery/Brandi-Carlile-.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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         <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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         <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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         <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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         <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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         <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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         <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[ Brandi Carlile Live in Concert With the Indigo Girls]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/whosontour/ig/Indigo-Girls-Live-Photos/Brandi-Carlile.--0y.htm</link>
         <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[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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         <title><![CDATA[Essential Folk Albums]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/Top10Records.htm</link>
         <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[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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         <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[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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         <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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         <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[Cat Stevens]]></title>
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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[Best Bluegrass Pickers]]></title>
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         <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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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[James Taylor]]></title>
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         <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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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[Joan Baez Songs]]></title>
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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;I&#039;ve Been Working...&quot;]]></title>
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         <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[Swing Low Sweet Chariot]]></title>
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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[Influential Folk Guitarists]]></title>
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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[African-American Folk Artists]]></title>
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         <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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         <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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         <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:date>2010-02-09T10:28:35Z</dc:date>
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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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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[Songs About Barack Obama]]></title>
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         <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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         <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[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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         <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[Nancy Griffith]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/NanciGriffith.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Nanci Griffith has dabbled in country, pop, and folk, and is considered one of the best female singer/songwriters in the folk circles. ]]></description>
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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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         <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[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[Wintergrass]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/festivalguide/p/Wintergrass.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Each February, Acoustic Sound puts on the Wintergrass Bluegrass Festival in downtown Tacoma. Learn more about what to expect and when/where to go.]]></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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         <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[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>
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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>
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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>
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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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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[Scarborough Fair]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folksongs/qt/Scarborough.htm</link>
         <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[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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         <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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         <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[ 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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         <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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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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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>
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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>2010-02-09T10:28:35Z</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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         <title><![CDATA[Artists to Watch in 2010]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/NewFolk2010.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Folk and Americana music enjoyed a considerable amount of popularity in 2009, and 2010 is sure to be full of even more outstanding artists and bands rooted in traditional American roots music. Here's a look at some of the most impressive up-and-coming artists to watch in 2010.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Shawn Colvin Interview]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In the wake of releasing her ninth album in 17 years, <i>These Four Walls</i>, folk singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin is back out on the road for a rather lengthy US run. In the midst of a seemingly unfruitful search for her morning coffee in a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles, Colvin was kind enough to talk with me about the new album, leaving Columbia Records, and life on the road.]]></description>
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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>
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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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         <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>
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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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         <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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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[ Brandi Carlile Live in Concert 7/2/06]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/brandicarlile/ig/Brandi-Carlile-Photo-Gallery/Brandi-Carlile.--Ix.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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         <title><![CDATA[Summer Folk Music Hot Spots]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/SummerFolk.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Probably one of the best things to do in the summertime if you're a folk music fan is to head to a folk festival or outdoor concert series. From St. Louis to New York City, the Rocky Mountains and rural Washington State, folk music fans have got it made for the summertime.]]></description>
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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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         <dc:date>2010-02-09T10:28:35Z</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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         <title><![CDATA[Patty Griffin Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/pattygriffin/tp/PattyGriffinSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Patty Griffin is one of the most respected and lauded singer-songwriters in contemporary folk music. Her songs have been recorded and covered by artists across the musical spectrum, from Dixie Chicks to Kelly Clarkson, and beyond. Learn more about some of Patty Griffin's best songs with this quick list.]]></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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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2010-02-09T10:28:35Z</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:date>2010-02-09T10:28:35Z</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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         <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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         <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[ Indigo Girls Live in Concert]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/whosontour/ig/Indigo-Girls-Live-Photos/Indigo-Girls-.htm</link>
         <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[Best Folk Duos]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/FolkDuos.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Second to singer/songwriters, duos and collaborations between two people characterize some of the greatest folk music from American history. One creative mind can have a lasting effect. But two minds working together can make something magical that seems to last forever.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ The Ditty Bops]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/ig/New-Folk-Faves-From-2006/The-Ditty-Bops.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Here's a look at some of the best folk artists I just found out about this year (2007), including singer-songwriters like Laura Veirs and Serena Ryder, and others are bluegrass bands like the Infamous Stringdusters.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Paul Simon Songs]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/BestPaulSimonSongs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Paul Simon has been churning out great original folk and pop songs for decades. Whether you're just getting acquainted with his music or are just interested in creating a Paul Simon playlist...here's a look at five of Paul Simon's greatest songs.]]></description>
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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[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>
         <dc:date>2010-02-09T10:28:35Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/whosontour/ig/Indigo-Girls-Live-Photos/Amy-Ray.--9i.htm</link>
         <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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         <dc:subject>entertainment</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2010-02-09T10:28:35Z</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>2010-02-09T10:28:35Z</dc:date>
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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>
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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[ 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>
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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[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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         <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>
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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[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:date>2010-02-09T10:28:35Z</dc:date>
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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>
         <dc:date>2010-02-09T10:28:35Z</dc:date>
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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[&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>
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         <title><![CDATA[Folk and Country]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/faq/qt/FolkCountry.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Both country music and folk music have their roots in the story-song tradition, particularly in rural communities. If musical styles have ancestors, the common ancestor to folk and country music would be the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers. Learn more about what distinguishes country music from folk.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Doc Watson]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/DocWatson.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A biography and brief history of old timer, bluegrasser, singer/songwriter, and guitar picker extraordinaire Doc Watson.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Charlie Poole Project CD]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/2009cdreviews/fr/LoudonWainwrightCharliePooleCD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Loudon Wainwright's 'High Wide and Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project' is a comprehensive two-disc collection which breathes new life into Poole's finest and most influential recordings. Wainwright's interpretations and arrangements are inspired while staying true to Poole's legacy and talent.]]></description>
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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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         <title><![CDATA[John Prine]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistskr/p/JohnPrineBio.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[John Prine is one of the most influential and inimitable American songwriters.]]></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 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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         <title><![CDATA[Citizen Cope Interview]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/a/CitizenCopeQA.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Cope's honest, eloquent lyrics and infusion of blues, folk and hip-hop elements are just the right blend to keep mainstream radio and media scratching their heads. I caught up with him in the midst of his tour for a quick Q&A.&#10;]]></description>
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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[&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[Book a Tour]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Sure, you could hire someone else to do it for you, but let's face it - at some point we all decide to book our own tour. Here are some helpful hints that can get you out the door.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Peace Train&quot; - Cat Stevens]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Peace Train&quot; originally appeared on Cat Stevens' 1971 album 'Teaser and the Firecat'. It was a Top 10 hit for Stevens in the year of the album's release, peaking at number seven on the Billboard chart.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Home on the Range&quot;]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Home on the Range&quot; was adapted from a poem by Dr. Brewster M. Higley called &quot;My Western Home,&quot; first published in the <i>Smith County Pioneer</i> in 1873.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Scruggs Style Banjo]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This three-finger picking style was made famous by banjo legend and original Bluegrass Boy Earl Scruggs. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Grateful Dead]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/gratefuldead/p/GratefulDead.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Grateful Dead were pioneers of the jam band scene, and have had a profound influence on how bluegrass, r&amp;b, avant-garde jazz, folk, and rock music have interacted with one another ever since. ]]></description>
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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[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[Bran Sutton - Almost Live]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/BryanSuttonAlmostLive.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Bryan Sutton is in good company, not that he needs it. That he was able to get the artists represented on this album together in one place at one time is, in itself, a feat. From Almost Live's opening notes on &quot;Morning Top,&quot; it's clear that this is a collection of some of the finest instrumentalists in contemporary bluegrass and Americana.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Interview With Colin Hay]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Singer/Songwriter Colin Hay started his professional music career as part of the Australian pop band Men at Work in the early 1980s. After the band soared to stardom and became part of the early MTV generation, they eventually broke up and Hay went back to what he'd been doing before&mdash;writing songs on acoustic guitar and singing by himself. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Knuckle Down]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/anidifranco/ig/Ani-Difranco-Discography/Knuckle-Down.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Knuckle Down features more great songs from Ani DiFranco during her &quot;back to basics&quot; period, including &quot;Lag Time,&quot; &quot;Studying Stones,&quot; and &quot;Sunday Morning.&quot;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Paul Simon]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/PaulSimon.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Originally one-half of the duo Simon &amp; Garfunkel, Paul Simon has continuously innovated and invigorated contemporary American folk music with the influences of the Caribbean, Africa, and world beats.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lester Flatt]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/LesterFlatt.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Lester Flatt is often considered one of the greatest bluegrass artists of all time. As an early member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys and then through nearly 20 years of collaboration with Earl Scruggs, Lester Flatt made an indelible mark on American bluegrass.]]></description>
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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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         <title><![CDATA[Sara Watkins]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistssz/p/SaraWatkins.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Sara Watkins began her career as the fiddling third of contemporary bluegrass troupe Nickel Creek. But, since releasing her solo debut, she's solidified her place in contemporary folk and roots music, stretching her legs as songwriter, fiddler, and a master song interpreter. Learn more about Sara Watkins, including recommended CDs and MP3s.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ani DiFranco - Verses]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/books/fr/AniDVersesBook.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There's no question that Ani DiFranco is one of the most influential artists of my generation. Her work as a songwriter, poet, musician and activist has incited and inspired a huge amount of creative action and the social consciences of all her fans. It only made sense, then, that, at some point, she would collect her unsung work into book form. <i>Verses</i> is such a collection, and it includes a conversation between her and her teacher/mentor, the late Sekou Sundiata.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gillian Welch]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaz/p/GillianWelch.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Folk, blues, bluegrass, and country ... Gillian Welch covers it all.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Out of Range]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/anidifranco/ig/Ani-Difranco-Discography/Out-of-Range.htm</link>
         <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[Amos Lee Interview]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/a/AmosInterview.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Your folk music Guide sits down for a phone interview with folk-soul innovator Amos Lee, live from his hometown of Philadelphia.]]></description>
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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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         <title><![CDATA[Singer/Songwriters 101]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusic101/p/SingSongPrimer.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An introduction to the history, instruments, artists and evolution of the Contemporary Singer/Songwriter.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Xavier Rudd]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/folkmusic101/ig/Quotes-From-Folksingers/Xavier-Rudd.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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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[Best Folk CDs of the 1990s]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/BestFolkCDs1990s.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The 1990s were a vibrant, versatile time in American folk music, as alt-country and the folk-punk realm both picked up steam and changed the face of contemporary folk music. Meanwhile, artists that had been around for decades also continued to put out excellent records and keep their hats in the ring. Learn more about contemporary folk music with this look at the 15 best folk, bluegrass, and alt-country albums of the 1990s.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Bob Dylan Moments]]></title>
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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[&quot;Auld Lang Syne&quot;]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Auld Lang Syne&quot; started its life as a poem written by Scottish poet Robert Burns that was set to the tune of an old Scottish folk song. It wasn't long before the song became traditional in Scotland and the British Isles as a folk song to be sung to commemorate the New Year. ]]></description>
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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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         <title><![CDATA[2007 Grammy Review]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/grammycoverage/a/07GrammyReview.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The 2007 Grammy Awards were pretty much all about the Dixie Chicks. Here's my review of the show and a list of winners in the folk music categories.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Patty Griffin MLK Song]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/pattygriffin/qt/UptotheMountain.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Patty Griffin certainly isn't the first artist&mdash;and by no means the first folk singer-songwriter&mdash;to have penned a tune inspired by Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. But this song, from her 2007 album 'Children Running Through,' has made waves throughout the music community. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hip Hop and Folk Music]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/news/a/HipHopFolk.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hip Hop started out as a Folk movement, and now rappers and hip hop artists like Kanye West and Common are bringing the social conscience back to their craft.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Artists to Watch at Kerrville]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/festivalguide/tp/KFFArtiststoWatch.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Kerrville Folk Festival is one of the biggest, longest folk music festivals in America. If you're heading to Texas for the festivities this year, here are a few of the artists--from Belleville Outfit to Austin Lounge Lizards--you want to make sure not to miss.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kimya Dawson]]></title>
         <link>http://folkmusic.about.com/od/artistsaj/p/KimyaDawson.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Kimya Dawson's imagery-laden narrative songs are so original, it's hard to draw comparisons. Fans of Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, and Ani DiFranco will likely enjoy her work, even though it doesn't sound much like those artists. ]]></description>
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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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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[ Bob Dylan &amp; Carlos Santana]]></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[2009 SPBGMA Awards]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Each year, the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) presents awards to some of the most notable artists in contemporary and traditional bluegrass music from the past year. Here are the nominees for the 2009 SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards. Winners will be announced during the 26th Annual SPBGMA National Convention in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 15, 2009.]]></description>
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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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         <title><![CDATA[Michael Franti &amp; Spearhead]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Michael Franti and Spearhead - This folk-hop group is best known for their catchy and biting songs of protest and social justice.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kate Walsh]]></title>
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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[Uncle Earl]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Uncle Earl emerged in 2005 as the hottest band of g'Earls in Old Time music.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[IBMA Awards 2009]]></title>
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         <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[Be Good Tanyas]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Be Good Tanyas use their lush three-part harmonies to blend traditional and contemporary folk and American roots music. Learn more about the Be Good Tanyas, including recommended CDs and MP3s. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Del McCoury]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An original Blue Grass Boy, Del McCoury is now one of the frontrunners of the Bluegrass resurgence]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Emmylou Harris]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[alt.country singer/songwriter Emmylou Harris is folk's favorite cowgirl.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Little Plastic Castle]]></title>
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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[ Ani DiFranco - Dilate]]></title>
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         <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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         <title><![CDATA[Six Degrees of Alison Krauss]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Alison Krauss isn't just a bluegrass fiddling diva. She's also established quite the resume as a producer and, as a result, has managed to work with just about everyone in Nashville. If she hasn't worked with someone directly, chances are she's worked with someone who's worked with them, and so on. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Falcon Ridge Folk Festival]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Falcon Ridge Folk Festival one of the largest folk music and singer-songwriter festivals in the US, and one of the most widely-attended.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Carolina Chocolate Drops CD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[It's been three years since the Carolina Chocolate Drops made their unforgettable debut with 'Dona Got a Ramblin' Mind'. Where that record was more solidly traditional, its follow-up, 'Genuine Negro Jig', pulls together elements of traditional Americana with Eastern European melodies and even a mainstream R&amp;B cover tune.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Utah Phillips Tribute CD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Utah Phillips was one of the most remarkable contributors to the long history of topical song. Whether he was singing selections from the IWW songbook or songs he wrote himself, he was dedicated to keeping alive the songs of the working class. After Phillips passed away last year, an all-star group of his friends, fans, and collaborators joined together to pay tribute on this excellent double-disc collection.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Woody Guthrie Box Set]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Woody Guthrie was, without question, one of the greatest artists to ever lend his talents to the evolution of American folk music. He wrote thousands of songs in his lifetime and recorded hundreds of them. While many of his compositions are still being discovered, this box set from Rounder Records presents 54 songs preserved remarkably well on their steel masters. The sound quality is remarkably clear and the energy on this discs is palpable.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Take Me Out to the Ball Game]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[&quot;Take Me Out to the Ball Game&quot; may be one of the most universally known and enjoyed folk songs in America these days. Learn more about the history of this song, its original lyrics, and how it became a mainstay at baseball games.]]></description>
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