A friend and fellow music teacher taught me this song, telling me it was "in the folk tradition." But I can't find anything out about it and he can't tell me anything more. Do you recognize it? [more inside]
posted by argybarg on Oct 4, 2009 - 2 answers

Do Ian and Sylvia Tyson ever play together anymore? [more inside]
posted by howgenerica on Sep 21, 2009 - 2 answers

identify the originating song with these lyrics... It doesn't matter what you eat it all turns to meat eat your neighbor eat your neighbor, etc... [more inside]
posted by seansbrain on Aug 12, 2009 - 0 answers

What old or traditional songs has Bob Dylan bogarted for his own use? [more inside]
posted by malapropist on May 22, 2009 - 26 answers

Via this awesome FPP I've recently discovered Connie Converse. Can you recommend similar music? [more inside]
posted by supercrayon on Apr 16, 2009 - 15 answers

Addicted to a new type of music filter: Recently heard Josh Turner's song "The longer the waiting (the sweeter the kiss)" and I want to find more like it. Any suggestions?
posted by tdreyer on Mar 30, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me find a genre of music that seems to have disappeared. I was listening to some Steve Goodman and realized I don't know of any new fun-loving, story-telling upbeat folk singers anymore. Didn't anyone follow in the footsteps of John Prine, Warren Zevon, Arlo Guthrie and maybe even Jimmy Buffet (pre-corporate). There is folk music out there, but it all seems so serious.
posted by rtimmel on Mar 12, 2009 - 33 answers

Help me remember this folk/bluegrass/gospel song! [more inside]
posted by wabashbdw on Mar 10, 2009 - 3 answers

In the CD liner notes for the McGarrigles "French Record," partial translations of the lyrics are printed in English, but not in French. Fully expected to find French lyrics online, came up empty. Can anyone provide a clue?
posted by dorgla on Mar 5, 2009 - 2 answers

Newly-minted Radio DJ Needs Great Music Online! [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian on Feb 24, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm looking for Middle Eastern folk music, preferably the kind with really awesome singing. What are your recommendations? [more inside]
posted by azarbayejani on Feb 7, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me identify this band I heard. Hungarian / Russian / Czech / Other Easter European folk orchestra? [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog on Jan 29, 2009 - 20 answers

sorry if this is just so insanely obscure it is impossible. I heard this record that was apparantly a new york band. It was pretty obscure (probably the kind of thing reviewed in the Wire or a similar magazine) and may be classed under such genres as 'new weird america' or freak folk. Musically it was sort of a mishmash of electronica and some feedback and acousticy stuff with a male vocalist, and (this is the key thing) was a double album and probably quite recent (2007 or 08). May have been considered suitable for a late night mood. Any suggestions?
posted by iamnotateenagegirl on Dec 29, 2008 - 18 answers

I am looking for a copy of an album: "HornDance - Songs of the Woods". I had the cassette tape, but that has gone missing. Does anyone have a copy, or know where to find one? I believe the band is from Michigan.
posted by kuatto on Sep 20, 2008 - 3 answers

I really enjoy listening to Bob Dylan's older music (pre 1970) and Im wondering are there any other artists (past or present) that would be of any interest to me? Im looking more towards folk than rock, more acoustical than electric but any recommendations would be great! Thanks!
posted by Groovytimes on Sep 7, 2008 - 42 answers

Help me identify: possibly Judaic (maybe Yiddish) folk tradition of a very small group of individuals for whom God allows the world exist. The point being there's no way of knowing if any individual is one of those chosen few, thus necessitating kindness and decency to all. [more inside]
posted by potch on Aug 4, 2008 - 15 answers

Can you help me find an mp3/dvd/mp4/n-e-thing of the operatic and maybe-BBC Last Night of the Proms rendition of Stephen Foster's Camptown Races? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Jul 31, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a story (or folk tale) my grandfather used to tell me as a child. His parents came to the US from Italy when they were in their 20's, and had him shortly thereafter. So the story may have originated in Italy. [more inside]
posted by dm_nyc on Jul 15, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm headed out to travel rural developing areas on a folk music field recording expedition. Can I get some advice on what equipment to use? [more inside]
posted by iamck on Jun 18, 2008 - 11 answers

What folky song is about the things we used to say/do, but don't say/do anymore? [more inside]
posted by brownbat on May 16, 2008 - 10 answers

My girlfriend and I are hiking the Appalachian trail for two weeks at the end of the month. We're taking along a Martin Backpacker (guitar) and a small set of bongos. What are some very excellent blues/folk/bluegrass/mountain songs that we should learn before we go? [more inside]
posted by jofuu on May 14, 2008 - 17 answers

Helio Sequence sympathizers? Help me find more! [more inside]
posted by Texasjake987 on Feb 27, 2008 - 14 answers

I love Nueva Canción. Got resources or recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I learn about music history and music theory for free? [more inside]
posted by Chris4d on Jan 16, 2008 - 25 answers

Vacation in Turkey + love of folk music and instruments. What to do? [more inside]
posted by outsider on Jan 9, 2008 - 3 answers

I've decided to start taking guitar lessons. Where should I buy my guitar? Know any good instructors? I'm in San Francisco. [more inside]
posted by BeaverTerror on Jan 7, 2008 - 8 answers

Recommend me some old, weird Americana in the vein of John Fahey, please. [more inside]
posted by nasty, brutish, and of average height on Dec 3, 2007 - 21 answers

What is your country's equivalent of The Anthology of American Folk Music? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Oct 26, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me solve a bet regarding the Chevy Chase National Lampoon Vacation series [more inside]
posted by paddingtonb on Oct 10, 2007 - 10 answers

WhereAreTheNowFilter: Whatever happened to a band called 'The Bush The Tree & Me'? [more inside]
posted by feelinglistless on Jul 6, 2007 - 4 answers

Music Mystery! Can someone identify the performer or group who does this version of Richard Thompson's "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight"? [more inside]
posted by Savannah on Mar 17, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I make new folk music? [more inside]
posted by brautigan on Mar 5, 2007 - 12 answers

I need serious help picking an electric guitar. Why do I want to buy a new one? See... [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Feb 15, 2007 - 21 answers

Neil nerds: does anyone know if there's a live performance of The Old Laughing Lady out there (and available on CD or MP3) with banjo rather than guitar, as in this clip?
posted by Mocata on Feb 10, 2007 - 1 answer

I'm looking for a music download service that includes non-standard music, most importantly, Russian folk music, and a wide selection of Classical music. [more inside]
posted by bkudria on Feb 8, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me identify this song for a friend... [more inside]
posted by starvingartist on Nov 15, 2006 - 2 answers

Are there any recorded versions of "Krutitzuh Viertitzuh" other than Cynthia Dall's? [more inside]
posted by RGD on Oct 7, 2006 - 6 answers

Are there internet radio streams that play (a) contemporary classical (I love Max Richter and Jóhann Jóhannsson; I don't care for Philip Jeck) or (b) folk-y artists like James Yorkston, Marissa Nadler, Vashti Bunyan, and Emilíana Torrini? [more inside]
posted by Utilitaritron on Sep 11, 2006 - 8 answers

"Rock Me Mama," apparently a Bob Dylan unreleased track, also known as "Wagon Wheel" as played by Old Crow Medicine Show (and I'm sure the song has roots further back) - any music buffs know of this song and/or various recordings of it? [more inside]
posted by kjell on Sep 3, 2006 - 11 answers

musicfilter: a few months ago I heard a snippet of a female folk duo from NYC. I think one or both of them is the daughter of another well-known musician (possibly from the 70s, but not totally washed up or disrespected today--example Elton John's collection of Disney movie songs would be an example of someone who once was great, now stewing in mediocrity..that is another can of wigs all together...). Their music was the solid singer-songwriter crafted sound (vs hippie, vs traditional etc; maybe this is my own folk classification but hopefully someone gets it). Any clue who this is?? [more inside]
posted by TheLibrarian on Sep 3, 2006 - 19 answers

What a surprise: I'm working on another music mix and would like suggestions. This mix features folk/bluegrass/country songs that tell stories. The less production, the less instrumentation, the more acoustic the better. [more inside]
posted by jdroth on May 27, 2006 - 44 answers

The professor and his students break into drunken song in Madadayo. Are those traditional songs? [more inside]
posted by bleary on May 14, 2006 - 5 answers

I'm looking for folksy, elegiac, repetitive songs that have a sort of nostalgic "holding onto a moment" sort of feel. Ok, that's sort of vague, so here's some examples:
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posted by Jon Mitchell on Jan 7, 2006 - 22 answers

What are some good biwa recordings? I ask because I just watched Kwaidan.
posted by Eothele on Nov 18, 2005 - 2 answers

Hash dens and bouzoukis and raki, oh my! Recommend me some great, old rembetika. [more inside]
posted by kenko on Nov 14, 2005 - 5 answers

I love the music of the "freak folk" scene - Devendra Banhart, Animal Collective, Iron & Wine, Joanna Newsom, etc. What rap music would I like? [more inside]
posted by hifimofo on Oct 27, 2005 - 36 answers

My mother's husband is a big folk music fan, and his birthday is coming up. I'd like to get them 2 tickets to a good folk music show that takes place somewhere in the NYC area before the end of 2005. [more inside]
posted by Dr. Wu on Oct 19, 2005 - 13 answers

Why do my broken ribs tell the weather? [more inside]
posted by sled on Aug 30, 2005 - 11 answers

Has anyone heard any news about Puerto Muerto's new "lost soundtrack" to Tobe Hooper's classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Songs of Muerto County? [more inside]
posted by ford and the prefects on Aug 30, 2005 - 2 answers

I love the sound of the clarinet. I'm looking for quiet, pensive, possibly melancholic music featuring this instrument. Any genre; preferably instrumental. I'm not looking for happy big-band jazz or Poulenc's chaotic clarinet sonata, though I appreciate both. [more inside]
posted by gentle on Jul 16, 2005 - 28 answers