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TOP CONTEMPORARY FOLK COMPILATIONS
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Where Have All the Flowers Gone: The Songs of Pete SeegerWhere Have All the Flowers Gone: The Songs of Pete Seeger
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Good songs and a wonderful tribute to Pete.
Best of Folk Music: Contemporary FolkBest of Folk Music: Contemporary Folk by Various Artists
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Nice mix of old and new folksingers.
'Til We Outnumber 'Em: Woody Guthrie'Til We Outnumber 'Em: Woody Guthrie by Various Artists
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One good evening of live music.
Main Stage Live: The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival AlbumMain Stage Live: The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Album by Various Artists
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Carrying on the old Woodstock tradition.
Newport Folk Festival, Turn of the Decade 1989 - 1990Newport Folk Festival, Turn of the Decade 1989 - 1990 by Various Artists
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A good representation of late 1980's folk.
Shelter: The Best of Contemporary Singer-SongwritersShelter: The Best of Contemporary Singer-Songwriters by Various Artists
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Singer/songwriter gems from the mid-1990's.
Touring TroubadoursTouring Troubadours by Various Artists
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Good songs and a great deal for the price.
Troubadours of the Folk Era, Vol. 1Troubadours of the Folk Era, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
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A solid compilation of 1960's folk. One of the best things I like about the "Troubadours" series is the informatve liner notes.
Folk Music at Newport, Vol. 1Folk Music at Newport, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
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The best of the early Newport era. This collection has the most variety including bluegrass, cajun, and blues which isn't for everyone.
Follow That Road: 2nd Annual Vineyard RetreatFollow That Road: 2nd Annual Vineyard Retreat by Various Artists
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Coffee house music at its best.
Troubadours of the Folk Era, Vol. 3: The Groups {Various Artists }Troubadours of the Folk Era, Vol. 3: The Groups {Various Artists }
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The best choice for harmony, but no Peter, Paul And Mary.
Bread & Roses Festival 1977Bread & Roses Festival 1977 by Various Artists
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Traditional, Bay Area and Woodstock veterans put on a good show organized Mimi Farina.
Troubadours of the Folk Era, Vol. 2 { Various Artists }Troubadours of the Folk Era, Vol. 2 { Various Artists }
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The Greenwich Village sound before "Flower Power" includes early Joni and Judy.
Troubadours of Folk, Vol. 4: Singer-Songwriters of the 1970'sTroubadours of Folk, Vol. 4: Singer-Songwriters of the 1970's by Various Artists
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Radio friendy songs cross over to rock stations after the 60's protest era.
Troubadours of Folk, Vol. 5: Singer-Songwriters of the 1980sTroubadours of Folk, Vol. 5: Singer-Songwriters of the 1980s by Various Artists
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Nanci Griffith and Lucinda Williams revive folk in the 80's.
Celebration: Live at Big SurCelebration: Live at Big Sur by Various Artists
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A decent set of songs more for mellow rock lovers featuring The Beach Boys and Linda Rondstadt.
The Newport Folk Festival 1963: The Evening Concerts, Vol. 1The Newport Folk Festival 1963: The Evening Concerts, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
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A better early Newport choice for fans of straight folk and gospel. Some of the artists also get more songs.
Newport Folk FestivalNewport Folk Festival
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This one is based more on 50's civil rights and other world issues at that time like the atomic bomb.
Ben & Jerry's Newport Folk Festival '88 LiveBen & Jerry's Newport Folk Festival '88 Live by Various Artists
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Better than the rating, but it would problably be best to start with "Turn Of The Decade" first since it features the bigger names like the Indigo Girls and Michelle Shocked.
Ben & Jerry's Newport Folk Festival, Vol.2Ben & Jerry's Newport Folk Festival, Vol.2 by Various Artists
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Another good sampler especially for listeners not familar with some of the artists.
Generations of Folk, Vol. 2: Protest & PoliticsGenerations of Folk, Vol. 2: Protest & Politics by Various Artists
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A solid collection for folk lovers looking back at the political times of that time period.
A Child's Celebration of Folk MusicA Child's Celebration of Folk Music by Various Artists
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Outstanding album flow from start to finish.
A Celtic CollectionA Celtic Collection by Various Artists
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Good contemporary music across the Atlantic led by the Old Blind Dogs.
Women's WorkWomen's Work by Various Artists
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Lilith Fair flavored folk/rock.
A Tribute to Woody GuthrieA Tribute to Woody Guthrie by Various Artists
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A better Guthrie choice for tradionalists.