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Genre, schmenre. Music gems that defy categorization.
By an Amazon.com customer
Live at Blues AlleyLive at Blues Alley by Eva Cassidy
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $6.05
Blows you away while penetrating your core. What a delivery!! So sad that she left us way too soon.
Tell It TrueTell It True by Mollie O'Brien
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $2.95
Thankfully I don't have to chose between Mollie and Eva. They are both irreplaceable gems of the "popular" music world.
Shifting Sands of TimeShifting Sands of Time by Wayfaring Strangers
Buy used from: $4.45
Great blend of styles, wonderful instrumentals, and evocative voices. What more could a body desire?
Amazing GraceAmazing Grace by Custer LaRue
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $8.63
This is listed under "classical" but it is the finest presentation of folk ballads anywhere!!
Robinella & the CC String BandRobinella & the CC String Band by Robinella & the CC String Band
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A sweet "country girl" from Tennessee delivers a sophisticated stew of great music.
The DuhksThe Duhks by The Duhks
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Canada brings us amazing americana!!
StagesStages by Ruthie Foster
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $3.60
Whatever the style of the song, Ruthie delivers big time!
OllabelleOllabelle by Ollabelle
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Not your fathers gospel!! This group is hot!!
The Hotel ChildThe Hotel Child by Ingrid Lucia and The Flying Neutrinos
Buy used from: $18.97
Just as New Orleans is a blend of culture, Ms. Luccia superbly blends all styles she touches
The Queen's Own BootlegThe Queen's Own Bootleg by Duffy Bishop
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $4.32
Rock, blues, whatever. Duffy is indeed da queen!
Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss ThingEverybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $10.50
Sassy and wonderful!
Spanning the YearsSpanning the Years by Steeleye Span
Buy used from: $10.19
British folk, early music, rock, celtic or what? Doesn't matter! In their capable hands it is all good!! Maddy Prior is incredible.
Sweet ChildSweet Child by Pentangle
Buy new: $37.99 / Used from: $10.98
Some truly inspired music by this group!
1981-19981981-1998 by Dead Can Dance
Buy used from: $45.49
How many "popular" groups include a catchy version of an Italian saltarello?
Silk Road Journeys: When Strangers MeetSilk Road Journeys: When Strangers Meet
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $4.99
What an incredible blend of styles and players (although a few clunker songs in the mix). The percussive segments are particularly wonderful.
UnfoldingUnfolding by Edgar Meyer
Buy used from: $49.99
Meyer is a genius. Pure and simple. If you want a real treat also listen to his disc of Bach cellos pieces on the double bass!
Appalachian JourneyAppalachian Journey
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $3.90
They make beautiful music together, with the creative energy arising more from the rootsy pair (Meyers and O'Connor) of the group.
Midnight Sun: Traditional Nordic MelodiesMidnight Sun: Traditional Nordic Melodies by Ensemble Polaris
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First musical cousins (celtic and nordic) marry in this remarkable disc, and it isn't from West Virginia (J/K!!!)
SaatusSaatus by Kirile Loo
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This music soars too high to be limited to one narrow category.
In the RedIn the Red by Tammy Rogers & Don Heffington
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An incredible musical foray. Rogers fiddles and sings at her "rootsy" best and Heffington adds an exotic flavor with his burning percussive work.
The Lady and the UnicornThe Lady and the Unicorn by John Renbourn
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A felicitous fusion of traditional old and folk music presented through the lens of modern sensibilities.
Tóg É Go Bog ÉTóg É Go Bog É by Kila
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On the surface a celtic group. But their desire to find and prsent exciting and evocative music knows no bound.
PrototypPrototyp by Hurdy Gurdy
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I don't even know where to begin to list the genres that this one incorporates. Just put it on, close your eyes, and follow these two players on an amazing musical journey!!