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Suite101 answers the question, "What is Americana Music?" with defintions, history, and recomended listening

The article describes the links between reggae, the Rasta faith and social activism since reggae was introduced to New Zealand and asks whether today's mix is different.

Old-time country singer/songwriter Mark Brine won’t be stopped. You may not have heard of him, but his history with Americana music is older than the label itself.

Deciding how to classify the music of Canada's The Duhks is challenging, thanks to its players' ability to seamlessly mix bluegrass, folk, roots country and world music.

4/5: Up-and-coming singer/songwriter T. Nile debuts with a fantastic record, At My Table. It stands out as a mature, heartfelt, and startlingly original performance.

Suite101 investigates the origins of one of the most important music genres of the 20th century, The Blues.

It's nighttime in the big city. Bob Dylan returns to XM Radio October 8th, 2008 for his 3rd season of roots music, and his Themes, Dreams & Schemes.

From "California to the New York Island," Woody Guthrie traveled America. In New York City, he went from being a folk musician to being the leader of the Folk Scene.

The bluesy Wood Brothers return with their sophomore effort. Similar in style to their first record, Loaded is full of soulful originals and some famous covers.

Montreal’s bluegrass super-group Notre Dame de Grass delivers a scorching show of authentic traditional music to an adoring hometown crowd.

Roger "Hurricane" Wilson has the blues- literally. Since the age of 9, Roger Wilson has been perfecting the art of the blues, and has toured the nation playing music.

Roots music lost one of its most genuine practitioners when Willie P. Bennett died of natural causes in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada on February 15, 2008.

Consider honoring Martin Luther King this year with a set list of songs that do the same. Below are five songs doing just that.

Folk music's influence can be seen all over modern music. Below are three songs that had a tremedous impact on the music of today.

Pete Seeger is one of the great patriarchs of American Music. Celebrate his 90th birthday and learn about the man and his legacy.

Folk Music has suffered a great loss, as Mary Travers, of Peter, Paul, and Mary, has passed away at age 72.

Suite101 sits down to chat with Sirius XM DJ Franny Thomas, host of The Loft's show, "Your Roots Are Showing."

Rosanne Cash unites Country's Greatest Hits with her own neo-traditionalist style on her 2009 album, The List

New York City is the unofficial home of American Folk Music, as folkies through the 20th century have gone there to find like hearts and share their music.

Suite101 compiles the greatest work songs in Folk Music to celebrate Labor Day and the people who made it possible.

To honor all those that stood side by side to ensure freedom for all, Suite101 counts down the five greatest songs of the Civil Rights Movement.

This Land Is Your Land, one of the most patriotic of songs, was once a sharp commentary on the wealthy and jingoistic. Read on for The Taming of This Land Is Your Land.

Of the many television programs featuring Dylan over his career, none match Quest, which features some of the greatest songs the folk singer ever wrote.

Acoustic multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz scored a record deal before graduating high school. Now, she's ready to unleash her first CD and tour.

The much-anticipated performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by music director Gustavo Dudamel, was a truly amazing event.

The debut from Monsters of Folk is out, but does it live up to the hype?

The Duhks are not a new breed of illiterate bird. They are not a sturdy brand of tape. What they are is a band with a blend of more musical styles than you know of.

To play old time fiddle that makes listeners tap their toes, musicians need to spend time absorbing the style. They can start with music streams and free MP3 downloads.

The Boss's latest deal with Wal-Mart has his fans scratching their heads and wondering "Did Bruce Springsteen sell out?"

Get ready for an exciting line up of arts and cultural summer events like the Vancouver Jazz Festival, Folk Festival and downtown fireworks.

Ernie Davis was the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. His professional career and life, however, were tragically cut short by leukemia.

In a world of recycled samples and over-hyped wannabes, the boys of International Trust bring a breath of fresh air to a stalling power pop genre.

Despite the rain and the hockey playoffs in full swing, devoted fans from all over Montreal swarmed the Metropolis to enjoy a night of music...and magic.

Pete Seeger's festival for the Hudson looks to be a fine show this year, headlined by Folk Music legend Arlo Guthrie.

Steve Earle, Alt Country savant, is rereleasing his album, "The Mountain," recorded with the Del McCoury Band in 1999.

He was a hard-living man with a bad temper and a 12 string guitar, but he shaped the music of the 20th century. Meet Leadbelly, "King of the 12-string Guitar."

Woody Guthrie's tragic childhood made him the man that he grew to be. Below are ten facts, integral and interesting, about the Folk legend.

If it were not for a nursery rhyme, there would be no Peter, Paul, and Mary. Read on for the story of their formation.

Suite101 does the shopping for you with ideas on the perfect gift for the Folk fan in your life.

The Sloop Clearwater has been an essential organization in protecting and reviving the Hudson River.

It's true, the writer of "This Land is Your Land" was actually a dedicated Communist. Read on for more about the politics of America's greatest folk singer.

The term "ballad" has been come a misnomer in modern times representing slow, dramatic rock songs instead of actual stories. Read on for the truth behind the ballad.

Folk Music has been with us since the beginning, the realm of the workers and common people. The history of Folk is the history of civilization.

If most children's music grates on your grown-up nerves, you're not alone. But here are 5 albums that both kids and parents will love listening to in the car or at home.

Looking to turn your Valentine's Day up a notch? Try performing one of these easy to play songs. Balcony not included.

Odetta was one of the greatest voices of the 20th century. The civil rights activist passed away on Decmeber 2, 2008, in New York City.

Francis James Child's work, The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, was the first major attempt to collect the Folk tradition of Western Europe.

Take a look into the mind of Jerre Haskew, guitarist for veteran Folk band The Cumberland Trio, as he sits down with Suite101.

An introduction to four artists/ bands in Folk Music that men need not fear.

For the live music lover, here is a regional guide to some of the best festivals happening throughout Manitoba this summer.