American Folk

$14.97

1. Shannon McNally • Pale Moon 2. Josh Ritter • You Don't Make It Easy Babe 3. Christine Kane • She Don't Like Roses 4. Jeffrey Foucault • Don't Look For Me 5. Lori McKenna • Pour 6. Lucy Kaplansky • I Had Something 7. Peter Mulvey • Shirt 8. Nanci Griffith • Boots of Spanish Leather 9. Patty Griffin • Rowing Song 10. Elizabeth Mitchell • Jubilee 11. Natalie Merchant • Owensboro 12. Eric Bibb • Judge Not Your Brother Click to hear sample tracks

"While the term 'new acoustic music' never took hold, numerous sub-genres ranging from singer-songwriter to progressive folk, urban folk and even anti-folk have coalesced under the umbrella of 'contemporary folk.' Today, the expansive genre is at its creative peak, teeming with artists representing all roots and styles, the common denominator remaining a guitar and a few choice words to sing."



Beginning in 1993, Putumayo released a series of celebrated folk music collections. With American Folk, Putumayo continues to highlight musicians who have written new songs inspired by folk traditions or have created new renditions of classic son.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of American Folk will be donated to Mercy Corps in support of their efforts to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure and productive communities.

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