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Fingerpicking Albums With Soul (Nothing 'New Age' Here)
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Today!Today! by Mississippi John Hurt
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $7.32
All of his recordings are fantastic. This is a great one to start with.
Home Again!Home Again! by Doc Watson
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My favorite Doc Watson album. "Matty Groves" is unreal.
QuahQuah by Jorma Kaukonen
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Creates a wonderful vibe. Jorma's masterpiece.
Avalon Blues : Complete 1928 Okeh RecordingsAvalon Blues : Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings by Mississippi John Hurt
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Jawdropping version of "Frankie". Slightly better sound than the Yazoo compilation.
SouthboundSouthbound by Doc Watson
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Brilliant assortment of songs and styles.
GreenhouseGreenhouse by Leo Kottke
Buy used from: $9.95
Four vocals is the perfect number for a Leo Kottke album.
Inside Dave Van RonkInside Dave Van Ronk by Dave Van Ronk
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $8.43
Great to learn guitar licks from.
Complete Early RecordingsComplete Early Recordings by Reverend Gary Davis
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $8.00
How does he do all that?
Freight Train and Other North Carolina Folk Songs and TunesFreight Train and Other North Carolina Folk Songs and Tunes by Elizabeth Cotten
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Very unique and gifted player.
One-Dime BluesOne-Dime Blues by Etta Baker
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Latter-day fingerpicking masterpiece.