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Description of New Folk

 
New Folk refers to the music of folk artists who, partly inspired by Bob Dylan's shift away from political songwriting, moved away from the activist, draft-dodging set and started writing about personal experiences and daily life. This expansive category includes the likes of Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, Billy Bragg, and the Roches; New Folk encompasses those who approach acoustic-oriented music as heartfelt personal expression.
 

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New Folk Key Artists

 
Bruce Cockburn

Canadian singer-songwriter
Bruce Cockburn is known
for his politically
uncompromising songs and
open spirituality.

Harry Chapin

Although he had a hit with
"Cat's In The Cradle," Chapin
wrote a large body of folk
songs before his untimely
death in 1981. Before emb...

Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne is a
songwriter's
Singer/Songwriter who cut
his teeth in the NYC village
folk scene before headin...

Leo Kottke

A folk musician and master
of the 12-string guitar, Leo
Kottke has been wowing
listeners and recording
since 1969. Kottke has suf...

Loudon Wainwright III

Wainwright has been
writing biting, often fiercely
personal songs for decades
and is now more popular
than ever. Wainwright ap...

Luka Bloom

Luka Bloom's real name is
Barry Moore. His brother is
the famous Irish bard
Christy Moore. Luka comes
from Suzanne Vega's song...

Mary Chapin Carpenter

Mary Chapin Carpenter
writes alluring,
country-tinged folk songs
with powerful lyrics.

Sean Watkins

Sean Watkins is a bluegrass
aficionado. He's also a
member of the acoustic-pop
band, Nickel Creek.

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