“Nursery Days” – Woody Guthrie
Even when he’s singing nonsense children’s song, as he is on his 1951 album, “Nursery Days,” Woody Guthrie crafts compelling folk music.
“Bright Future” – Adrianne Lenker
Adrianne Lenker’s solo album “Bright Future” establishes the Big Thief singer/songwriter as a talent on par with Joni Mitchell or Bob Dylan.
“Dust Bowl Ballads” – Woody Guthrie
Released in 1940, Woody Guthrie’s “Dust Bowl Ballads” is one of the most important American folk albums ever made and is still relevant and moving to this day.
“Work Songs of the U.S.A.” Album Review
Lead Belly performs railroad tunes, maritime shanties and more on “Work Songs of the U.S.A.”
“Play Parties in Song and Dance” Album Review
In 1941, blues legend Lead Belly released an album of children’s songs called “Play Parties in Song and Dance.”
The Unquiet Grave – Andrew Rowan Summers
Olde English folk by an Appalachian American.
Grade: B+
Sones of Mexico – Trio Aguilillas
A dusty Mexican export that is full of nostalgia.