Awards - Bests of Folk Music
Get notalgic as you look back over the highlights of folk music from last year. Check out the Americana charts, see who's winning awards, or just get the scoop on About Folk Music's favorite CDs and shows.
2008 IBMA Awards Nominees
The 2008 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards and Honors will be presented during the IBMA conference in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 2, 2008. Here are the 2008 nominees.
The 2008 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards and Honors will be presented during the IBMA conference in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 2, 2008. Here are the 2008 nominees.
Best Folk CDs of 2008...So Far
From folk-rock to bluegrass, alt.country to singer-songwriters, here's the best folk CDs of 2008...so far.
From folk-rock to bluegrass, alt.country to singer-songwriters, here's the best folk CDs of 2008...so far.
2008 Americana Music Association Awards and Honors Nominees
The 2008 Americana Music Association Awards and Honors will be presented at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., on Sep. 18, 2008. Learn more about this year's nominees.
The 2008 Americana Music Association Awards and Honors will be presented at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., on Sep. 18, 2008. Learn more about this year's nominees.
2008 Folk Alliance Award Winners
The 2008 Folk Alliance Awards were presented in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 20, 2008. The awards for Album of the Year and Song of the Year were chosen based on Folk-DJ Chart airplay.
The 2008 Folk Alliance Awards were presented in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 20, 2008. The awards for Album of the Year and Song of the Year were chosen based on Folk-DJ Chart airplay.
2008 Folk Music Year in Preview
With 2007 drawing to a close, it's as good a time as any to look forward to all the releases and possibilities that lie ahead in 2008.
With 2007 drawing to a close, it's as good a time as any to look forward to all the releases and possibilities that lie ahead in 2008.
2008 SPBGMA Awards Nominees
The 2008 Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) will hand out its annual awards during their 25th Annual National Convention, Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn.
The 2008 Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) will hand out its annual awards during their 25th Annual National Convention, Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn.
Top 25 Folk Songs of 2007
Here's a look at some of the best American folk, bluegrass, alt.country and folk-rock tunes to be released in 2007.
Here's a look at some of the best American folk, bluegrass, alt.country and folk-rock tunes to be released in 2007.
2007 About.com Folk Music Year in Review
I think it's fair to say that folk music enjoyed a bit of a "comeback" this year. Between the old time music revival that's been getting started, to the never-ending resurgence of bluegrass, and the fact that so many folk artists became contenders on the national scene, it's been a pretty good year for folk music and folksingers.
I think it's fair to say that folk music enjoyed a bit of a "comeback" this year. Between the old time music revival that's been getting started, to the never-ending resurgence of bluegrass, and the fact that so many folk artists became contenders on the national scene, it's been a pretty good year for folk music and folksingers.
Best Folk Music Concerts of 2007
At any given time, there are literally hundreds of American folksingers on the road, spanning the U.S. Interstate highway system to bring their craft to your small town or big city. Here's a look at some of the best concerts and performances by folk, bluegrass and alt.country artists in 2007.
At any given time, there are literally hundreds of American folksingers on the road, spanning the U.S. Interstate highway system to bring their craft to your small town or big city. Here's a look at some of the best concerts and performances by folk, bluegrass and alt.country artists in 2007.
2007 Americana Music Award Nominees
The 2007 Americana Music Awards will be held at the tail end of the 2007 Americana Music Conference, on November 1, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.
The 2007 Americana Music Awards will be held at the tail end of the 2007 Americana Music Conference, on November 1, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn.
2007 IBMA Awards Nominees
A list of the 2007 nominees for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards, to be presented at the Grand Ole Opry by Sam Bush on October 4, 2007.
A list of the 2007 nominees for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards, to be presented at the Grand Ole Opry by Sam Bush on October 4, 2007.
Nominees for the Second Annual North American Folk Alliance Awards
Each year, the North American Folk Alliance gets together for a conference to deliberate over the state of traditional music in the country and to be entertained by some of the most poignant acts, both old and new. When the American Folk Alliance converges on Nashville in February, 2007, they will celebrate their second annual awards ceremony, honoring the following nominees:
Each year, the North American Folk Alliance gets together for a conference to deliberate over the state of traditional music in the country and to be entertained by some of the most poignant acts, both old and new. When the American Folk Alliance converges on Nashville in February, 2007, they will celebrate their second annual awards ceremony, honoring the following nominees:
2006 Folk Music Year in Review
Come along on a biased visual journey as I recount the coolest and most notable events in American folk music throughout 2006. From CD releases to tours, interviews we did at About Folk Music, festivals and more. This is your all-out guide to nostalgia in American Folk Music in 2006.
Come along on a biased visual journey as I recount the coolest and most notable events in American folk music throughout 2006. From CD releases to tours, interviews we did at About Folk Music, festivals and more. This is your all-out guide to nostalgia in American Folk Music in 2006.
CDs To Look Forward To in 2007
There were plenty of great folk music CDs that were released in 2006. Now, with another year upon us, here's a look ahead at all the great records that are due to be released in 2007, including CDs by artists like Gillian Welch, Andrew Bird, Brandi Carlile, Suzanne Vega, and many more.
There were plenty of great folk music CDs that were released in 2006. Now, with another year upon us, here's a look ahead at all the great records that are due to be released in 2007, including CDs by artists like Gillian Welch, Andrew Bird, Brandi Carlile, Suzanne Vega, and many more.
Things That Probably Won't Happen in Folk Music in 2007
Anyone can make predictions about the coming year that may actually happen, but the truth is nobody really knows what's to come. Here at About Folk Music, we decided it would be more fun to speculate about things that'll never happen next year, no matter what.
Anyone can make predictions about the coming year that may actually happen, but the truth is nobody really knows what's to come. Here at About Folk Music, we decided it would be more fun to speculate about things that'll never happen next year, no matter what.
Best Folk CDs of 2006
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.
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.
Top 20 Folk/Americana CDs
Updated weekly, this is a list of the week's best-selling Folk and Bluegrass recordings.
Updated weekly, this is a list of the week's best-selling Folk and Bluegrass recordings.
Best Folk CDs of 2005
Check out this list of my picks for 2005's best releases from Folk, Bluegrass, Old Time, and alt.country artists.
Check out this list of my picks for 2005's best releases from Folk, Bluegrass, Old Time, and alt.country artists.
2005 Year End Review
Here's a look at the artists and bands that truly folked it up in 2005.
Here's a look at the artists and bands that truly folked it up in 2005.
DaKAH: L.A.'s Secret Treasure
A group of 60+ "Da'Kats" who span skill sets from instruments like trumpet and bassoon to rapper MCs and turntable DJs. There's a string section, a percussion session, and a small chorus of hip-hop vocalists.
A group of 60+ "Da'Kats" who span skill sets from instruments like trumpet and bassoon to rapper MCs and turntable DJs. There's a string section, a percussion session, and a small chorus of hip-hop vocalists.
Hip Hop & Folk Music
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.
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.