Joan Baez: A Voice for Every Generation
Just five years after buying her first guitar, Joan Baez became the leading female voice in folk music. A reissue of her debut album shows what made her such a force.
What Do You Mean You’ve Never Heard of Terry Callier?!
His vocal style has been compared to Marvin Gaye and Al Green. But Terry Callier’s folkie acoustic guitar sound puts him in his own category. Craft Recording’s re-issue of his 1968 debut is worth discovering.
Underrated Folk Albums From the Last Few Years
Often-brilliant lyrics, from the likes of Jeffrey Martin, Anna Tivel, and The Sweeplings, may have you slowing down for the details.
Shawn Colvin Comes “Home”
Nearly two decades after winning two Grammys, Shawn Colvin has been busy with her memoir and collaborating with Alt-Country pioneer Steve Earle.
