ALL Folk: Political albums

119TH NYSV FIELD MUSIC: 119th NYSV Field Music, Vol 1
The music the soldiers lived by during the Civil War. Camp music that ordered their daily lives and the songs they played on the march.
20 ARKANSAS SONGWRITERS: Omni Center's Peace Songbook and CD
This collection of peace songs is the culmination of two years of the "Open Mic for Peace" hosted by the Omni Center for Peace, Justice and Ecology. This is the cream of the crop - the finest acoustic/folk performers in NW Arkansas.
20-20: Anyhow
Intelligent adult contemporary music with strong melodies and poignant lyrics.
ABBY LAPPEN: Outside The Box
Abby displays her passion for performance art with her quirky and innovative style, creating a collection of songs in a cross genre mix, from haunting folk and satirical blues to jazzy ballads and syncopated melodies; a powerful voice.
ABIGAIL HOPKINS: Smile Road
An eclectic mix of jazz, folk and blues, Abigail Hopkins' debut album "Smile Road" explores modern day issues of loves lost, disenfranchised people, and often the darker aspects of modern living.
ADAM MILLER: The Orphan Train and Other Reminiscences
George Winston calls Miller, “one of the great autoharpists and folksingers of our times.” The San Francisco folknik describes Miller’s autoharp playing as, “…superb and imaginative.” Maine Public Radio has called him, “…a master of the autoharp.”
ADRIENNE NIGHTINGALE: Love and Light
Fierce Butterflies : Moving and Inspiring
AEGEAN: Hillary's Restaurant
A humorous satire on political correctness in today’s society presented in a comical, folk-political style, complemented with country-bumpkin zest and theatrical effects.
AGUAFUEGO: Aguafuego
Aguafuego brings a global mix of sounds that create a tapestry for the timely lyrics and alluring melodies of singer/songwriter/instrumentalist JBeatz. A mix of folk, rock, reggae, hip hop, classical, latin musics.
AL LEE WYER: Blue Skies in a Red State
The Christian Right will never be the same. The hate mail is coming in droves. Fat women,(bigger is better) Gay men, Religous nuts, Republican Virgins, and those who are alphabeticaly challenged yet refuse to use spell check. US
AL PELLETIER: The Wisdom That We Gained
A true story, in song, about our Vietnam experience with a heart-wrenching ending as told by a Vietnam Veteran.
ALAN ROSEN: Politics as Usual
From political boogie blues to folk, Alan rocks it out with messages underneath.
ALAN ROSS HAYNES: Back In Vietnam
Rockabilly folk and footstomping, handclapping, biting political commentary.
ALAN ROSS HAYNES: Let's Eat the Poor
Satire. Country Folk with a Gene Autry flavor. Sing along on the chorus.
ALANNA KAIVALYA: Shine
Featuring jazzy grooves and a healthy dose of funky, acoustic joy with lyrics that delve right into the rhythm of your heart.
ALBEE DAMM & JACK PETTIT: Greedy Gas-Gougin' Goon
Angry, controversial song reflecting the masses outcry and discontent over high gasoline prices.
ALDOUS ORWELL PROJECT: Cow!
Folk Noire
ALETTA AND MARGOT: Miscellaneous Optimism
British Diverse Divas' Debut Disc of eclectic folk offers guitar and accordion doused in humour and harmony.
ALEX WALL: Let's Slow Down
Alternative Retro-Pop, Electronic Folk
ALI ESKANDARIAN: Nothing To Say
Ali's ambient alt/country soundscapes, mixed with his edgy songwriting and singing set him apart in todays music scene.
ALICE DI MICELE: alice live
The finest voice in modern folk recorded live in concert
ALICE DI MICELE: Too Controversial
Political folk/rock from the Northwest singer/songwriter/activist.
ALICE DI MICELE: Searching
jazz/blues infuenced acoustic folk music
ALICE DI MICELE: Naked
jazz/blues infuenced acoustic folk music.
ALICIA ELLISON GRANT: Brave Soldiers of the USA
Smooth, silky, heart-warming and soul-stirring vocals. Remembering the ones that fight for our freedom. This song speaks for itself and should be in your collection.
ALIX OLSON: Built Like That
a feminist spoken word folky hip-hop extravaganza, backed by such musical talents as Catie Curtis and Pamela Means.
ALIX OLSON: Independence Meal
Edgy and intimate spoken word with raw musical accompaniment by Pamela Means, Lyndell Montgomery, and Ubaka Hill
ALIX OLSON: Built Like That : The Word
road poet on a mission alix olson documents the firey and celebratory spoken word poetry and songs she has performed world wide.
ALIX OLSON: built like that - CD and Book Combo
This is Alix's critically acclaimed album Built Like That and the accompanying book for one low price.
ALIX OLSON: Independance Meal (cd) and Built Like That : the word (book)
This is Alix's two newest releases together for one low price. The CD "Independence Meal" is Alix's second album, and "Built Like That: the word" is a book of her poetry.
ALL-SHE-WROTE: Double Feature
Intelligent harmonious original folk
ALLAN BYER: Money Talks Too Much
Electic mix of Americana Roots Folk Music with a little blues thrown in, all acoustic instrumentation, including whistling. Thought provoking social commentary lyrics.
ALLETTE BROOKS: Silicon Valley Rebel
Lyric-packed, rhythmic folk, highlighting the artist's quirky humor, powerful guitar-playing, and dynamically expressive voice.
ALLETTE BROOKS: Swim With Me
Lyric-packed, rhythmic folk, highlighting her quirky humor, powerful guitar-playing, and dynamically expressive voice.
ALUN PARRY: Corridors Of Stone
Campaigning acoustic singer songwriter gives us footstomping gritty folk rock with sincerity, passion and a good dose of humour and humanity. Well crafted songs powerfully delivered. Post punk social realism on acoustic guitar.
AMY MARTIN: Unbroken
Completely acoustic versions of 13 of Amy's songs, recorded outside of a cabin in the Montana mountains. Amy sings and plays guitar. Birds, wind and rain are the back-up band.
AMY MARTIN: This Fall
A benefit CD -- all proceeds donated to health and education projects in Afghanistan.
AMY MARTIN: Live in Missoula
On this live album, Amy ponders love, wanders mountainsides, pokes fun at the Bush administration, and leaves the audience singing.
AMY MARTIN: Bind Me to Free
freedom lovers, jesus freaks, lost soldiers, pregnant teens and other americans
AMY WELSH: Full Circle
Expressive Spoken Word
ANAIS MITCHELL: Hymns for the Exiled
Spirited, literary, political, quirky and sensual by turns.
ANAIS MITCHELL: Hymns for the Exiled
Spirited, literary, political, quirky and sensual by turns.
ANDI STARR: American Doll
A stark, aching voice that reaches deeper into your spirit after each listen. Smart lyrics. Not for the feeble-minded.
ANDINA AND RICH: Because We Can
Andina and Rich are a vibrant blend of contemporary and traditional acoustic music styles which create a sound which is exciting, new, and original.
ANDY VALVANO: Tales from the Frontlines of the American Dream
A new honest voice using the time-honored traditional folk style to deliver insightful tales of modern existence.
ANNA ROLAND: Anna Roland
Socially-conscious singer/songwriter with folky flavor, funky style, and a rhythmic acoustic feel.
ANNE CAROL: One Star Night
...elemental enchantress...lustrous songstress...weaving song and the spoken word into provocative performance...
ANNE FEENEY: Union Maid
Utah Phillips calls her "the best labor singer in North America." 23 great songs.
ANNE FEENEY: Have You Been to Jail for Justice?
The soundtrack from the riot... hum along to the revolution... 20 tracks of hellraising music... Emma Goldman would be dancing to this one.
ANNE FEENEY: Look to the Left
a wildly eclectic mix of styles - Feeney's dream 43 minutes of listener supported community (left-of-the-dial) radio ... blues, reggae, jazz, bluegrass, swing, kids, jugband, roots, etc.
ANNE FEENEY: Heartland
Live 1994 recording from the Mother Jones Annual Banquet in Springfield, IL
ANNE FEENEY: If I Can't Dance
Emma Goldman would be dancing to this one. Sixteen songs to stir the soul
ANNE FEENEY: Dump the Bosses Off Your Back
incredibly diverse musical styles for fans of left-leaning political music - jump, swing, blues, punk, corrido, gospel, bluegrass, dixieland - at least 15 ways to dump the bosses off your back.
ANNE FEENEY: Original Recordings
no covers, no traditional tunes... every song on this CD is written by one of the most exciting and dynamic folksingers in North America.
ANNE FEENEY & CHRIS CHANDLER: Live from the Wholly Stolen Empire
Folken Word rendered by Chris Chandler ("this man is dangerous" ... Washington Post)and Anne Feeney ("the best labor singer in North America" ... Utah Phillips).
ANNE FEENEY & CHRIS CHANDLER: Flying Poetry Circus
"The most creatively radical act on the coffee house circuit" according to the Boston Herald, spoken word genius Chris Chandler joins forces with acclaimed hellraiser Anne Feeney to create "folken word."
ANNE WEISS: Crossing The Border
Funky-folk gospel blues: Political, poetic, rhythmic; brilliant lyrics and soaring vocals. A cross between Joni Mitchell and Janis Joplin.
ANNE WEISS: Tomorrow's Gate
"One of the freshest, most versatile voices I've heard...she ranges from folk to pop to swing to blues, all with a self-assured ease." -Steve Bornstein, Mixx Magazine (Top 10 Picks)
ANNIE AND THE VETS: Touch A Name On the Wall
You may laugh, you may cry but you'll certainly think a lot about what's going on in our world after you hear these political/protest/country/folk style songs about peace, sung by members of Veterans for Peace.
ANNIE AND THE VETS: Singing Peace to Power
You may love them or you may hate them but you can't ignore them after you hear these political/protest/country/folk style songs about peace and our troubled world. The lyrics will linger long after the CD player is silent.
ANNIE BURNS: Days In Italy
"Annie has a bell-like, steady, warm and heartfelt voice. It is so pleasurable to listen to someone who uses her instrument in such a commanding and sensitive way. This is an important record in defining her as an artist". --Rosanne Cash.
ANNIE HUMPHREY: Edge of America
Humphrey, on vocals, acoustic guitar and piano, erases social boundaries with engaging lyrics about the realities of life.
ANNIE PALOVCIK: Changes
"ILLINOIS BOY, this tongue-in-cheek, quasi-love song paid tribute to Obama's home state of Illinois, and has since become somewhat of an allegory for his presidential bid."Kim Ruehl, About.com Folk Music. America for Barack and Biden. The People's Choice.
ANNIE WENZ: Poet's Dance
"Annie translates passions into stories in song..." a BRILLIANT work of contemporary roots music, art & poetry with multicultural influences & funky rhythms.
ANNY: Strange & Beautiful
Quirky provocative verses that dissolve into shimmering catchy pop choruses.
ANTHONY JEROME SMITH: Grandma Sure Was Right
Soulful bass/baritone vocals and rhythmic acoustic guitar with folk, country, and reggae influences.
ANTHONY O'MALLY AND THE REVOLUTION: Pushy People (THE President Bush Sing-a-long)
Cruisy Acoustic Rock'n Celt inspired songs, Irish meets Australian ....the like's of, The Band, The Committments, Jefferson Airplane.
APPALACHIA!: Moving Mountains: Voices Of Appalachia Rise Up Against Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
Political folk, Celtic, and others
ARI BEN-YAM (ארי בן-ים): Obstacle to Peace (מכשול לשלום)
Current Israeli/Jewish protest songs in traditional folk/country form
ARJUNA GREIST: odd numbers
Love, sex, loss, the joys of the open road, addiction, the internet, liberation from the status quo, people over profit, creation over destruction, feminist ecoporn, homophopia challenged with the power of the word, spoken & sung.
ART BROWN: The Arthur S. Brown Songbook
Witty and uplifting in a musical theatre vein. A mixture of social commentary and magic, with a "hoo-hah" beat.
ART PAUL SCHLOSSER: Vote for Me/It's a Joke
It's Alternative Folk Punk with some humor and some rap
ART PAUL SCHLOSSER: The ABCs of ART PAUL SCHLOSSER's World
These are mostly spoken word pieces with a couple of instrumentals and on some I use special sound effects.
ART PAUL SCHLOSSER: Untitled I & II
It's a cross between Spoken Word,Comedy,Punk & Folk
ART PAUL SCHLOSSER: Leftovers
These are folk and country songs with some comedy parodies thrown in
ATHEN: Without Concept of Time
An eclectic selection of spoken word, instrumental, and indie singing that spans and bends many genres.
ATHENA REICH: Athena Under Attack
A haunting, evocative and edgy rock opera about 9/11, cycles of violence, and the necessity for peace. Gorgeous piano and vocal arrangements.
ATOM: Banish War
A black comedy anti-war alternative CD
AUDREY AULD MEZERA: Lost Men and Angry Girls
It's 'Ameri-kinda' music - traditional American Country and Folk influences with Australian roots; a beautiful mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation. Producer Bill Chambers retains the sparse arrangements that characterise Mezera’s work
B. LAWRENCE KEYS: Follow The Money
Political rock - designed to evoke a dialogue about the non-sense of the NeoCons. Armed with only truth and a love for real freedom without suspending the constitution, this album asks America to question the lies and be aware of the coup occuring now.
B. MOON: Live Moon
Singer/songwriter Moon has been described as a word-artist whose works remind us that acoustic musician/poets have an obligation to tell the truth about the world and about their own lives. Live Moon blends personal story with political commentary with a
B.B. WOLFE: A.K.A.
This is music from the heart written from a lifetime of experiences with musicians who bring it home.
BARBARA ROBINETTE: Living in Dangerous Times
Contemporary themes on issues of our times with a warm inviting vocal and tasty guitar ranging from rock to jazz to folk.
BARBARA TOOTHPICK AND ALAN HORSERADISH: Maine Songs From a Different Head
Original songs and stories that grew from living in down east Maine through the revolution of the 1960's and 1970's.
BARRELHOUSE BONNI: Barbershop Blues
Bonni and guest blues guys bring back piano boogie and blues from 1930s, with a message of peace and love for today.
BEATNIK: Viva! Apocalypse
Beatnik is on the cutting edge of sonic folk. With a sound that has been likened to everything from a cross between Zappa and Dylan to an angry Simon and Garfunkel, this Inland Empire folk band wears its heart on its sleeve.
BEATNIK: Eco...
Beatnik plays environmentally sensitive, socially responsible, sonic-folk in the vein of Steve Earle.
BEATNIK: This Machine Kills Fascists
A band that uses sonic folk to rail against the establishment, war, and poverty. This is the voice of the working class and the conscience in the minds of men.
BERT BISCOE: An Kynsa
Retrospective collection from the legendary Cornish singer/songwriter, with tracks covering thirty years of music making in Cornwall. Remastered and first time on CD.
BERTHA CONTROL: Out of Control
Blow your soul away and rise up with Bertha's funk reggae bombshell.
BETH SCALET: Beth Loves Bob
Live-in-the studio, all-acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocal, in some of the finest interpretations of Bob Dylan songs (well-known and not so well-known) you'll ever hear. Beth brings her own meaning to these songs and plays the hell out of a harmonica.
BETSY ROSE: Welcome To The Circle
Original and Contemporary Folk, Women's Music, Choral (Women's Voices), Healing, Political,
BEV GRANT: We Were There! Songs of Women's Labor History
A blend of original and traditional songs about women's labor history, including the anthemic title track, written by Bev Grant.
BEV GRANT: In Tune
An eclectic mix of musical styles, expressing observations of, sentiments on, and participation in the current state of the human condition.
BILL & ELI PERRAS: Pure Folk
Original Acoustic Blues and Folk Music that is as close to tradional American music that anyone can recall.
BILL & ELI PERRAS: Bluesgotus
Original Acoustic Blues and Folk Music that is as close to tradional American music that anyone can recall.
BILL FARKAS: Sea of Mass Confusion
Classic "protest rock" with updated, powerful messages. Edgy, rhythmic blend of acoustic and electric guitars as a soundtrack against the war, human rights abuse, white collar crime, and other sick political and social injustices. Musically Crazy Horse, l
BILL KAY: Peace of my Mind
Anti-fascist? In this day and age? Can an artist promote the ideology of peace and reason without dishonoring his true-blooded American's brothers/sisters and the soldiers sworn to defend her noble ideology.
BILLIONAIRES FOR BUSH: Here Come The Billionaires
Musical Political Satire - a wide selection of song parodies for marching band and choir sung by the wealthy corporations that own our government.
BILLY X. CURMANO: Billy X: Solo Set
A 2006 JPF Experimental Album Award Winner; all cooled-out and sometimes humorous folk-blues-jazz and spoken word riffs on a variety of unusual instruments; often with strong social justice, anti-war or environmental themes.
BITCH: The Be-Sides (One Take Wonders And Poems)
Radical political poetry and songs. Stripped down, live and in my home studio feel.
BITCH AND ANIMAL: what's that smell?
Acoustic duo that puts the mother back in mother fucker. Tit rock that rocks hard.
BITCH AND ANIMAL: Eternally Hard
Tribal hoedown titty funk with a political edge and bass line wedge; electric fiddle, african drums, ukulele and two outspoken tongues.
BLACK 47: Live in New York City
Irish New York City Rock, Rap, Reggae and Traditional Irish
BLACK 47: Elvis Murphy's Green Suede Shoes
Driving passionate New York Irish Music
BLACK BEAR MOON: Created in the Search
Original folk music. Black Bear Moon's first solo release (2000).
BLAKE CHEN: An Immigrant Song
Wandering spirit acoustic folk with dark themes.
BLOOM: B Like Water
Indie Rock Alternative. Raw Emotion Epic Soaring Melodies from the soft and delicate, to bouts of angst and rage.
BLUE TARP: Demo Man
These songs have come along and i'm happy with them. They are an extension of my violin work with Tyger & Old Youth, but i like the telecaster. is there any other kind of music than 'original'?
BOB FABER: Patriotic Songs
Instrumental, easy-listening big band, swing and fox trot
BOB INGLIS: Political Surfer
Political Folk - Satire
BOB RYLETT: American Dreams
Intimate folk rock songs that catch the spirit of September 11/2001
BOWMAN & BROWN: Thinkin 4 U
Retro groove with subtle political anti-establishment message.
BRAD BELT: Long Time Dead
Edgy, contemporary folk music - passionate, sensitive, complex, thought-provoking, candid, seductive...songs about life, death, and the craziness in between.
BRAD POSTLETHWAITE: Welcome to the Occupation
Folky, Songwriter from the band Snowglobe
BRENT MASON: Head for the High Ground
A rich and provoking tapestry of folk, country and blues influences
BRIAN FRANKLIN: Desert Farmer
Dark, politically-tinged songs for today's world.
BRIAN GLADSTONE, PRODUCER: Peace Songs For A Better World Volume II
The songs encompass anthemic and hymnal styles along with new-Country, alt-Rock, Folk, Celtic and Pop, and deal in turns with Peace derived from simple everyday things, Peace nurtured through introspective worship.
BRIAN GLADSTONE, PRODUCER: Protest Songs For A Better World, Volume I
BRIAN GLADSTONE, PRODUCER: Peace Songs For A Better World, Volume I
Peace Songs for a Better World is an anthology of original songs with themes of peace. Tracks 1 - 10 on this CD have been selected for their excellence, among the hundreds of submissions we received from all over the globe.
BRIAN GRIFFIN: HomeFront
Topical Singer/songwriter
BRIAN KIMMEL: Soldier [single]
A soulful, rich, and deeply moving symphony for piano, voice and synthesized accompaniment.
BRIAN MCCLURE: Angels of Alluwe
Ecclectic Acoustic Rock
BROOK: Love Like a Stream
"Brook's versatile and accomplished guitar playing runs a gamut from blues to jazz to folk. The playing and singing is by turns reflective, relaxing, and stirring." Bill Dewey, Reclaiming Quarterly
BROOKLYN WOMEN'S CHORUS: The Power of Song
Directed by Bev Grant, the Brooklyn Women's Chorus sings both original and traditional songs with a social justice message on a musically rich, professionally produced and beautifully packaged cd.
BRUCE COCKBURN: Anything, Anytime, Anywhere
Bruce Cockburn - Singles 1979-2002 [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]
BRUCE E. THULIN: Islands In The Sea
Contemporary folk/pop combining honest, evocative lyrics and strong melodies, most of the songs relating to life on the coast of Maine, Mount Desert Island, Deer Isle, and the Islands in between.
BRUCE LESNICK: It's All Relative
Folk guitar at its best, replete with politics and humor.
BRUCE LESNICK: Firestorm
Original protest songs, with guitar work, harmonies and humor that let it go down easy.
BRUCE NICHOLS: Garden Variety
And on the third day He touched the peripheral convex of every kind And blaming sounds were heard across the land. The vibrations of deathless music.
BRYAN THOMAS: Babylon
In the spirit of Prince's "The Truth" and Nirvana's "Unplugged," soul rocker Bryan Thomas strips down with acoustic power trio pounding through seven songs inspired by bombs over Baghdad and the birth of a baby girl. Recorded live in one day.
BRYAN THOMAS: Spy Love Box
In this sequel to the 'Babylon' album, acoustic soul rocker Bryan Thomas' offers more songs inspired by bombs over Baghdad and the birth of a baby girl.
BUBONIC PLAID-GARY GLOVER: Ebola Granola
Tom Waits and Stompin' Tom gone fishin' with a bottle of good Scotch
BUCK & LEE: Big As Yer Head
Novelty comedy duo Buck & Lee take you into a hilarious, whacked worldview with songs about potatoes, bag ladies, pirates, dancing chickens, and spectacular motorcycle accidents; a gut-busting and powerful debut CD peppered with comic irony.
BUCKY HALKER: Passion, Politics, Love
A passionate blend of American roots music: alternative country, honky tonk, blues, rock, and folk.
BUCKY HALKER: Don't Want Your Millions
Songs to fan the flames of discontent, reconfigured, rearranged, reconstructed and ready for renegades. With special guests: Robbie Fulks and Studs Terkel.
BUG GUTS: Perfume
Alternatively fueled misfit folk..makes you wanna eat cake in bed.
CALICHE CON CARNE: Goat Songs 2 the Flesh
Goat Songs II: The Flesh" is a fifteen song cycle that takes the listener on a journey through the conception, birth, and first few months of life for Cheza and Kahawa, two young Nubian bucks.
CAMERON ASH: To Hell and Stuck
Hyperlyrical, message-based modern cross between Simon and Garfunkel and Rage Against The Machine: Driven Acoustica.
CAMERON MORGAN: the ambition tax
Debut album performed in an original style that mixes pop and modern rock with jazz flavors. Lyrically personal, soulful vocals and a tonal range from delicate acoustic finger-picking to electric guitar blow-outs. Think Nick Drake meets Jeff Buckley.
CARLOS JONES & THE PLUS BAND: Roots With Culture
Old school roots style reggae with touches of american folk, soul and gospel influences.
CAROL DENNEY: The Rich Will Never Be Poor
Acoustic brilliance on guitar and English concertina.
CAROL DENNEY: The Cruel Lullaby
Innovative acoustic guitar and English concertina behind killer lyrics.
CAROL WILLIAMS: Letter From Chief Seattle
Music with an agenda: this Chicago singer-songwriter and saxophonist teams up again with Danny Gottlieb for another set of songs that tell stories, provoke commentary, and create magic.
CAROLE GLENN: We Cry For America
This is a song in protest of government corruption, corporate greed, and the betrayal of America. It was created out of frustration with the present state of American politics.
CARRIE HAMBY & SINGING BISCUIT: The Cosmic Reel
Another baker's dozen: Roots country smashes into folk rock: One soul-shattering, sense-searing song after the other.
CARYL TOWNER WITH STONE SOUP & FRIENDS: We Won't Go Back
A rocking feminist and pro-choice 4-song compilation featuring anthems for women everywhere, written and performed by Caryl Towner with the folk trio Stone Soup, along with a live performance of Mark Levy's "Every Sperm Does Not Deserve A Name."
CASEY CYR: Phantom Moon
"Quite simply, Casey’s work is breathtaking. Her CD, Phantom Moon, is hypnotic and flowing." -Les Reynolds, Indie-Music.com. "Expect rich and gentle musical poetry from this lovely, multitalented songstress." — CMJ Network
CASSANDRA ROBERTSON: The Time is Now
Deep inspiration meets ruckus revolution; “The Time is Now” carries a truly positive message, blending folk, rock, country and bluegrass effortlessly together, shedding light on the unlimited potential of the human spirit and our capacity to rise above.
CATHERINE MOON: Out Here On The Road
Veers from ethereal dreaminess to hard-edged soul with a unique vocal delivery that shades into the spiritual; her lyrics infused with a progressive political message.
CATHY GRIER: Retracing
folk-ed up blues, gutsy, quirky and a musician with a political voice, an eclectic mix of blues, cajun, reggae and jazz (live in studio with band).
CATHY GRIER: What Fools Do
A sampler from CD 'Comin' Back To Me' (includes 2 tracks only available on this CD), featuring bluesy guitar and earthy vocals.
CATHY GRIER: Comin' Back To Me
A solo recording of captivating guitar playing and a rich powerful voice, a solid rootsy, bluesy style, full of grooves and chordal arrangements.
CC CARTER: Kill Your Television
Acoustic folk/rock, a few protest songs, and a little country.
CECE BORJESON: The Cost of Freedom
The Cost of Freedom is a work dedicated to people everywhere who work for peace, freedom, civil rights and for social and economic justice.
CELESTE FRIEDMAN: Oh Barack!
Inspirational, uptempo campaign song for Senator Barack Obama.
CELTIC ELVIS: Hard To Be Real
CELTIC ELVIS is a crazed, cutting edge folk quintet; a practicing heavy mental band. They are also a traveling musical comedy troop bursting with angst, lust, and social commentary. They 're entirely original.
CELTIC ELVIS: Kill a Tree for Christ
Harsher than Dave Letterman on PMS, more fickle than Judge Judy with a hangover; "some of the best satirical songs you're likely to hear" (Dirty Linen); folk 'n roll arrangements, tight four-part harmonies, and meanly accurate satire to skewer modern lif
CELTIC WARRIORS: Maintain The Rage
"IRISH CELTIC REPUBLICAN REBEL MUSIC" played with power and passion by a "native Irish" band who have a big following in Ireland
CHANCE FOR PEACE: A Chance For Peace
"A Chance For Peace" is a compilation of acoustic rock songwriters with songs of peace, social justice and healing from the destruction of war. Benefit for Educators For Social Responsibility - Peace education for our future.
CHARLES MURRAY: Ordinary Times
Charles Murray examines the remains of 21st Century, post-modern culture for signs of absurdity, irony and hypocrisy-listen with open ears, an open mind, and ready for a chuckle.
CHARLES MURRAY: What's Next?
Welcome to Charles Murray's sacred cow barbecue resplendent with dense imagery, riotous humor, and laser chainsaw massacres, replete with thoughtful, yet artfully decadent, surprises on every cut.
CHARLES MURRAY: Baghdad City Limits
Laugh your way through Charles Murray’s bizarro universe where Brian Wilson meets Che Guevara on a podcast generating from the nether regions somewhere between Abu Ghraib and the Oval Office.
CHARLIE BERNHARDT: A Bridge Between Two Worlds
This album is a mix of Judaica and Labor/Social Justice music.
CHARLIE KING & KAREN BRANDOW: I Struck Gold
"A genuine folk album filled with social criticism and good humor. While King and Brandow relish wearing their left-wing credentials on their sleeves, they also remember to make their music lively and engaging." - All Music Guide
CHECKERED PAST: Fortune's Fools
Acoustic music that zings. A plateful of humor, biting political commentary and a slice of human kindness with great harmonies accompanied by guitars, bass, flute, fiddle and mandolin.
CHRIS BROWN: Hangin' In
The consummate singer songwriter package. HANGIN' IN by turns smirking and sad, full of the stuff that makes the coffeehouse singer/songwriter circuit such a delight.
CHRIS CHANDLER: Collaborations
travel 80,000 miles. visit dar williams, catie curtis, dan bern, ellis paul, marty sexton, the austin lounge lizards, mike west, peter yarrow, jim's big ego & more. record a folken word piece with each of them. whoah.
CHRIS CHANDLER: A Limited Release Retrospective
16 years on the thin highways of fat america... 21st century street poet reports with astonishing musical counterpoint in "folken word."
CHRIS CHANDLER: American Storyteller Volumes 3 & 4
Profound poetry and piano
CHRIS CHANDLER: American Storyteller The DVD
The Chris Chandler and David Roe Show presents an electric evening of poetry piano and short films. Here are some of the award winning short films.
CHRIS O'CONNOR: The Unbreakable Behind You
Solo acoustic singer songwriter, great vocals and lyrics.
CHRIS SKYHAWK: You Were Right
Eclectic political/social/personal/folk songs, of love, passion, insight, injustice, and remedies for what ails you.
CHRIS VAN CLEAVE: America - It's Up to You
New additional lyrics to "America, the Beautiful" and two verisons of "It's Up to You", an upbeat, motivational song to help inspire people to realize that their vote is important for the future of this country.
CHUCK BRODSKY: Color Came One Day
Folk, story songs, songs that call a spade a spade, produced by J.P. Cormier and recorded in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
CIRCO ZERO: Circle
Subversively patriotic folk electronica celebrating the roots music of the Southeastern United States: Appalachian & African American songs of death, work, struggle and play.
CLEARING BY NOON: Singing for Peace
Compelling three-part harmonies on peace songs ranging from age-old traditional songs through sixties standards to original songs from each member of the group.
CLOWNFISH: I Told You This Would Happen
War, injustice, general decline of the nation, and all the rest of the crud these guys are throwing at us.
CLUMSY: (s/t)
Clumsy is ONE GUY, who writes crazy-good experimental folkish stuff, plays all the instruments on the record, and uses wild sound effects as though they were always instruments.
CLYDE BROWN: The Wrong Side of Midnight
Socially relevant Beatle-esque pop-rock.
COLLECTION OF ARTISTS: Rose Street Raw
Gutsy Original Folk with a political edge.
COLLEEN JAMESON: Revolution Now!
Acoustic political folk: sweet voice, salty lyrics.
COLLEEN KATTAU: Wideland
Strong and tender vocals singing poetic lyrics that combine with drums, bass and strings to create a dynamic, original sound.
COLLEEN KATTAU: Inhabited Woman
Colleen's new release is playful, poignant, and earthy- with creative vocals, lyrics and instrumentation, it offers a lot for the listener.
COLONIAL REVELERS: Revelry, Reflection & Revolution
A cappella music sung in 18th century America at the time of the Revolutionary War.
COMPILATION: Stoking the Fires of Resistance
Acoustic Political folk with nods to utah phillips, woody guthrie and phil ochs
CONSUELO LUZ: Missing Water
Soulful female pop rock with a deep message of love and a Latin edge. Profound poetry of personal and planetary transformation set to gorgeous melodies with sweet and soaring guitars and ecstatic vocals.
CONTINUOUS PEASANT: New Orleans Benefit CD
Folk/Alt-Country/Singer-Songwriter meets 60s Garageband, Continuous Peasant has been compared to Wilco, CVB, Lou Reed/VU, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, John Prine and Silver Jews.
COPPER WIMMIN: Etheric Bodies
Three vocal Amazons who set audiences on fire with their brilliant lyrics, haunting voices and fierce harmonies. Modern vocal world music.
COPPER WIMMIN: American Tyranny
"When i first heard copper wimmin i knew music was safe in the hands of the next generation." -rhiannon
COPPER WIMMIN: The Right To Be Here
While comparisons to Ani Difranco and Sweet Honey in the Rock are flattering, diverse influences and taste dictate a sound that is unparalleled in current folk and popular music.
CORNELIUS CARDEW, PEOPLES LIBERATION MUSIC & OTHERS: Consciously
This compilation is a sort of 1970's alternative social history in song. An eclectic mixture of previously unreleased songs, with widely differing styles, performed by a diverse grouping of musicians. This all combines into a unique experience.
CORRY HANNA: Old Road Gone
Real electric and acoustic guitar playin' singer-songwriter stuff-Northern California style-like a blend of indie and classic rock, spiced with political and social messages. No drum machines. Real players.
COSY SHERIDAN: One Sure Thing - Live
live cd - no talking, but clapping between songs; folk blues/powerfolk; some satire and trad songs, too.
COSY SHERIDAN: Botox Tango
A very funny female songwriter - acoustic satire with guitar, bass, and piano.
COURTNEY BROWNE: Hollywood Lie
Female singer / songerwriter with powerful lyrics, a wide musical range, and a voice that will leave you changed
CRAIG NUTTYCOMBE: Planetorial Janitor
Light, easy listening, acoustic guitar with heartfelt vocals. Similar styles (James Taylor, John Sebastian).
CREAKIN' KICKBACKS: Creakin' Kickbacks
Love song to Jon Stewart + anti-war songs by late-blooming amateur flower child, with guitars. Music to make you laugh, think, cry.
CRIS KELLY: Common Sense
Story songs told thru the eyes of a traveling folk artist.
CRIS WILLIAMSON: The Changer and the Changed
As described by Bonnie Raitt, "A voice ike honey on a cello."
CRIS WILLIAMSON: The Changer and the Changed 30th Anniversary Edition
The little album that could. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this landmark, groundbreaking women's music album, Wolf Moon has released a limited edition version of the disc with extensive liner notes and historical photographs. Another special highli
CRIS WILLIAMSON: Real Deal
"The first time I heard Cris's voice ... it was like honey drippping on a cello." - Bonnie Raitt
CRIS WILLIAMSON: Prairie Fire
"The first time I heard Cris's voice ... it was like honey drippping on a cello." - Bonnie Raitt
CRIS WILLIAMSON: Blue Rider
"The first time I heard Cris's voice ... it was like honey drippping on a cello." - Bonnie Raitt
CROW JOHNSON, CHERYL WHEELER, JOHN GORKA, JOHN MCCUTCHEON, GREG: The Silverwolf Homeless Project
This is a compilation project of 16 wonderful artists that benefits Habitat for Humanity.
CUANDO MUNDO: 8 Years Long
Eclectic rock album
DAKOTA & THE BLACK RIVER BANDIT: Reagan Lives!
Satirical redgrass tunes about war profiteering, pollution, immigration, genocide, and capitalism.
DAKOTA ROAD: From The Ashes
Acoustic folk rock music about the struggles we go through in life: love, dying, self-esteem and justice issues.
DALE BOYLE: In My Rearview Mirror: A Story From a Small Gaspé Town
Dale Boyle blends elements of country, folk, and blues into songs rich in storytelling that are arranged in order, like chapters in a book. www.daleboyle.ca
DALE NAFZIGER: In The Storm
Contempory protest songs
DAN BERN: New American Language
"He veers from comedy to anger, conjectures to shaggy-dog stories; he takes sidelong approaches to theology, science fiction, consumer culture, art, love and baseball." - New York Times
DAN BERN: The Swastika E.P.
Not many songwriters are capable of eliciting the belly laughs that Dan does as he sings about the creeping totalitarianism of yellow terror alerts, government-sanctioned snooping, and stealth disinformation, not to mention the plight of the poor, unfortu
DAN BERN: My Country II
My Country II isn't your garden-variety Bush-bashing, fun as that sport tends to be. The record is pointedly direct yet amusing and musically on-target.
DAN GONZALEZ: Columbus Day Gift Project
A project that uses music to redefine Columbus Day.
DAN HART: Santa God and Other Blasphemies
Sick, twisted songs about Christmas and other ordeals.
DAN HOOKER: Dan Hooker Music Including The Santa Song
Political americana, 5 string banjo soulful fun creative hits.
DAN PRIESTNER: Darkness Down the Hall
A powerful blend of acoustic folk and pop rock styles backed by strong electric melodies, intelligent lyrics and driving vocals from one of Canada's premier young singer/songwriter's.
DAN PROPP: Untangling the Lines
Folk Country inspired by humour, nostalgia and the mind of a technological dinosaur.
DAN REICH & FRIENDS: Bigger Is Better
Muckraking country...wry commentary on our culture in various flavors of rootsy Americana
DAN TYLER: I Hope
Intimate acoustic folk with strong spiritual and political overtones.
DANA LYONS: Animal
Dana's first full-length album, plus his first EP, "Our State is a Dumpsite."
DANA LYONS: Cows With Guns
The original "Cows with Guns" album includes one comedy song ("Cows") and ballads and love songs, including "Willie Says," "My Country" and "Prayer For This Land."
DANA LYONS: Cows With Guns: The Cow Pie Nation Cowpilation
A compilation of Dana's first three albums containing radio hits "Cows With Guns" and "RV."
DANA LYONS: I'd Go Anywhere to Fight for Oil to Lubricate the Red, White & Blue
“I’d Go Anywhere to Fight for Oil to Lubricate the Red, White & Blue.” Fine marching music as we parade toward the apocalypse.
DANA LYONS: Circle the World: Song Sampler
“Circle the World” was inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall’s United Nations World Peace Day campaign in which thousands of people all over the world fly giant peace dove puppets.
DANIEL CIOPER: I Am The One
Spiritual/political folk. Music for change.
DANNY O'FLAHERTY: Listen to The Wind
Folky, fun-loving Celtic rock from Gaelic to political issues.
DANNY O'FLAHERTY: Heroes
Folk-Passionate songs of history, freedom and culture
DANNY PECK: This Way to There
Danny's music is resoundingly passionate and rhythmically complex; merging poetry, politics and love with a voice that is as unique as it is amazing.
DANNY SCHMIDT: Make Right the Time
2003. Americana singer/songwriter with a contemporary blending of old country-blues and mountain bar room gospel, with a little dash of 60's protest pathos.
DANNY SCHMIDT: Parables & Primes
2005. Danny Schmidt is a writer's writer, in the vein of Townes Van Zandt and Leonard Cohen. And Parables & Primes is the kind of album you envelop yourself in at 2am, half drunk, strangely attuned, and with the lyrics on your lap as you follow along.
DAOBOY BOB: Goin' Nowhere Slow
The Tao of folk/blues with wild hair, cockle burrs,and 11 fingers on the strings; the yin and yang of singer/songwriter
DAVE BALSON: Om Is Where the Art Is
Fresh, vibrant, socially-conscious folk songs with a Dylan-esque vibe from a young face with an old spirit - Music for the rEvolution
DAVE CROSSLAND: Fields of Promise
This “mini-CD” showcases the passion, commitment and scope of Dave Crossland's musical outlook, addressing love, natural beauty, and human intolerance.
DAVE GWYTHER: Wars Will Cease...When We Refuse To Fight Them.
A 12 track CD talking about the notions of freedom, war, apartheid and terrorism with the occasional tale of love and adventure.
DAVE KING: Cats and Cars and Presidents
An eclectic mix of folk-rock music that is guaranteed to entertain.
DAVID "THE NAC" NACCARI: Katrinalaya
Theme song for the rebuilding of New Orleans - a timeless hurricane classic
DAVID BENTON: Heartland
Gutsy folk songs that will stay in your head by way of the heart.
DAVID CANTOR: Songs of Now and Then
Traditional ballads, originals, and covers. Quiet enough to hear, engaging enough to be worth hearing.
DAVID GANS: Solo Electric
Americana-type songs, ethereal loop jams, sardonic humor.
DAVID GANS: Twisted Love Songs
Psychedelic country-folk, soulful and sardonic.
DAVID GANS AND THE BROKEN ANGELS: Monica Lewinsky
Funny song about the attempted hijacking of democracy by the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy.
DAVID HAKAN: Warning Bell
This is new folk that drives home the importance of meeting the challenges facing our country. Acoustic guitar that fills the hall, choruses you can sing with, and vocals to bring you to your feet.
DAVID IPPOLITO: Talk Louder (The Cell Phone Song)
Novelty comedic song in the genre of James Taylor
DAVID IPPOLITO: Common Ground
A fresh look at love and politics in 2004. His storytelling song style has often been compared to James Taylor and Billy Joel.
DAVID IPPOLITO: JesusLand (or, Bush World)
A NEW song for a NEW nation. This country kicker might just hit you right where you live. (And, remember, satire is protected speech... EVEN from those who don't "get it".)
DAVID LAMOTTE: This Is My Song
A $10/10-track retrospective of David's songs of peace, justice and hope from his nine CDs, plus covers of Sting and Chuck Brodsky.
DAVID POLANSKY: Hannukah Tarantella
A hilarious, clever, non-traditional musical celebration of the Jewish festival of lights.
DAVID ROVICS: Behind the Barricades: The Best of David Rovics
Politically charged folk music
DAVID ROVICS: Live at Club Passim
Songs of social significance in the vein of Phil Ochs, Billy Bragg and Bob Dylan
DAVID ROVICS: We Just Want the World
Modern folk songs of social significance along the lines of Phil Ochs, Billy Bragg and Bob Dylan
DAVID ROVICS: Living In These Times
Modern folk songs of social significance
DAVID ROVICS: Hang A Flag In The Window
Modern folk songs of social significance
DAVID ROVICS: Return
13 tracks of creative musical resistance. From the plight of the occupied Palestinian territories to tales of love lost and utopian dreams, David Rovics weaves together rage at the current state of the world with inspired country folk influenced songs.
DAVID ROVICS: Halliburton Boardroom Massacre
Politically-oriented folk rock
DAVID ROVICS: The Commons
Banjo-driven folk punk songs for the revolution.
DAVID ZIMMERMAN: Just a little something
Folk without the Hoke
DAWN HUMPHREY: You Don't Have To Wait Until Heaven
Socially conscious and spiritual progressive roots music, combining rock, blues,country, world, and folk.
DAWN HUMPHREY: Enjoy The Dance
Bluesy, Celtic Mountain Folk, with a twinge of political unrest.
DEACONS: Brooklyn Towne
American streetpunk, sure to please fans of Hudson Falcons, Suspect Device, Forced Reality, Street Dogs, etc.
DEB ADLER: Songbyrd
With a strong clear voice, Deb sings folk, ballads, blues, all originals, sharing her struggles and celebrations in high quality acoustic music.
DECLARE: For God and Country
Patriotic Christian songs to strengthen and inspire as we fight the global war on terrorism
DEEP FRYED: Katrina Katrina
Political folk blues about the now infamous hurricane.
DEEP SOMBREROS: Quien es el Pinche Hombre?
Three retarded brothers and a hot Jewish girl join forces to make the funniest CD in your collection with acoustic instruments that span style from hip hop to Trinidad tradiotionals.
DELLANOTTE & BRANDENBURG: Season of Madness
Combines caustic political commentary on recent world events strained through the folk rock vain, combining acustic and electric guitar, piano, harmonica, conga, and various percussion.
DELPHI: The Remembering
Lyrically compared to Leonard Cohen, the Gits, and Patti Smith, this debut album is a collection of stripped-down, political, spiritual songs about a journey to find forgotten truth.
DENNY LEE: The Truth
I tell the truth about Law Enforcement, Government and Politicians.
DEREK STRAHAN: Take Me To Your Leader
Derek Strahan's original songs of satire and sentiment draw on different pop styles of the 60s and 70s when they were written for live gigs at folk venues and for a morning TV topical songs spot. Voice, guitar, harmonica, rhythm and digital add-ons.
DICK FARIÑA & ERIC VON SCHMIDT: Dick Fariña & Eric von Schmidt
Conversion to CD of the cult folkmusic LP by Dick Fariña and Eric von Schmidt, famous for an early 1960s cameo by Bob Dylan, appearing as Blind Boy Grunt.
DICK GAUGHAN: A Different Kind of Love Song
Dick Gaughan has one of the finest voices on the planet, capable of capturing the heart with the most tender of traditional ballads in one moment and stirring the fire of the spirit with his uncompromising commentary on social injustice in the next.
DICK GAUGHAN: Sail On
Scotland's Dick Gaughan has one of the finest and most sublime voices on the planet, capable of capturing the heart with the most tender of traditional ballads and stirring the fire of the spirit with his uncompromising commentary on social injustices.
DICK GAUGHAN: Live in Edinburgh
Another classic recording from the great Dick Gaughan, who is one of the founding members of many trailblazing Celtic groups including Boys of the Lough, Five Hand Reel and Clan Alba.
DICK GAUGHAN: Outlaws & Dreamers
A stripped-down acoustic CD by "the Scottish Woody Guthrie," presenting original and interpreted songs about society's outsiders and self-determination.
DICK GAUGHAN/ANDY IRVINE: Parallel Lines
Scotland's Dick Gaughan and Ireland's Andy Irvine collaborate on one of the finest Celtic albums ever recorded, finally back in print.
DICK SIEGEL: Fighting for King George
An unabashedly political, pointed, upbeat and roots- rocking indictment of King George the Worst, his court of cronies and their Iraqi misadventure along with two further pared down reflections on being an American in search of sanity and humanity.
DIE KAPITALIST PIG: Killyourselfishness
socio-political indie folk punk
DON HAYNIE & SHERYL SAMUEL: The Mental Health Songbook, Vol. 1
Contemporary folk, sparely produced (live), with a nice dose of humor
DON RICHMOND: A Lot In Common
This fourth solo CD from Don of all original material delves into such areas as society and the self and the relationships that unfold between them, with songs of peace, growth, love and frustration.
DOUG KOLMAR: As If I Was Almost Here
Rootsy,Jazz-inflected,literate-Folk
DR. ATOMIC'S MEDICINE SHOW: Denial
Dr. Atomic's Medicine Show is a raucous blend of music, political satire, vaudville, and comedy promoting justice, environmental sanity and human rights proving that laughter truly is the best medicine.
DR. MADELYN HATTER: no morning after
a performance poet and slam survivor, dr. madelyn hatter is best known for her witty left-wing banter and moderately obnoxious shenanigans. three cheers for POETIC UPFRONTERY.
DR. SAM & THE MANAGED CARE BLUES BAND: Goin' Bare
Parody and original blues tunes having fun with issues related to over-zealous litigation.
DWAYNE AND JEFF: Christmas in Baghdad
Fox News Country
DYLAN CASH: Prairie Surfer
Amazing hot new canadian singer songwriter, the "prairie surfer", Canada's jack Johnson.
EACHDRAIDH: Angel And The Canadian Celtic Cowboy
Traditional instruments, modern style, inventive lyrics, strong new melodies support story songs.
EARTH MAMA: Grass Roots!
folky pop, political, rootsy, organic fun
EARTH MAMA: Under the Rainbow
And explosion of song styles and revolutionary concepts for Peace and eco-justice. Samba to smooth-lyrical and luminescent. We dare you not to dance and sing along.
ED MUNTER: Season of Change
avant americana/ progressive political
EDDIE GLENN: Un-PC
Politically incorrect to the max. Simple production--guitar, vocals, and occasional harmonica-- with some of the most smart-assed lyrics to come out of Oklahoma (this ain't no Garth Brooks.)
ELAINE COLELLA: Hang Up and Drive
Songs of cultural relevance. A collection of music from 2003-2005 ranging from SUVs to the horrors of large corporate chains such as Walmart and Costco. Also includes a protest song about driving and cell phone banter and monster cars too big for the road
ELAINE COLELLA: A Little Steam
Delivers compelling, haunting, original melodies and words in Spanish, Armenian, and English. Utilizing alternate tunings and strumming methods, her unique sound rises defiantly in stark contrast to the common standardized music brands of the corporate wo
ELAN: hush
Acoustic sparks on stage: girl-duo elan have performed with Suzanne Vega, Tom Robinson and Boo Hewerdine. Check them out.
ELDORADO GENE: Beauty in The Feast
A true balladeer, Gene's deep, soothing voice evokes tales of wisdom, compassion, and noble courage. In his imaginary realms of the spirit wolf, you'll find a rich tapestry of carefully crafted melodic moments.
ELENA: rivers of the soul
Noted as this generations next Odetta, the powerful voice of elena (e-lane-nah) incorporates a genre combining folk, blues and soul with a twist of world music.
ELIHUE: Politics and Spirit: Paradox Rocks
"Peace through Music"
ELIZABETH MEACHAM: Ecologos: songs, poems, chants from The Goddess Project
Singer/songwriter “out of the box,” acoustic, harmonic, deeply layered original music that grips your heart and gets into your head. An intimate, eco-spiritual concept album. “…intriguing and engaging…a wonderful atmosphere for the listener."
ELIZABETH TURNER: Demo Sampler
Demo recordings from a lady with the most mature, sultry voice you'll hear come out of a young'n. And she can fingerpick too.
ELM: Saturday Sessions
Modern Bluesy/folk which includes a couple of protest songs, a few troubled love songs, and some angst-ridden Blues.
ELMER CREEK CONSPIRACY: America In Denial
Roots sound from a backyard band with blues, jazz and country influences, America in Denial offers critical analysis of the state of the union woven into songs you'll have a hard time getting out of your head.
EMBER SWIFT: Disarming
This music is a combination of many styles from jazz to funk to folk to punk
EMBER SWIFT: Witness Ember Swift Live in Australia 2005
This music is a combination of many styles from jazz to funk to folk to punk
EMBER SWIFT: The Dirty Pulse
This music is a combination of many styles from jazz to funk to folk to punk
EMERY NASH: Turn Me Lose
Folk Fusion
EMERY NASH: Revelations On the Road to Paradise
Folk Fusion
EMILY BATE: Emily Bate
Fierce folk guitar with jeweled jazz tones shuffled in and a voice that takes up space.
EMMA'S REVOLUTION: One
Grand prize winners of the John Lennon songwriting award. Activist singer/songwriters whose songs are sung around the world.
ENEMY COMBATANTS: Land of the Free
Folk--Political
ERIC ANDERSEN: Memory of the Future
Song poet Andersen has created another dazzling collection of songs about battered romances, restless travels, and the uneasy human soul.
ERIC ANDERSEN: The Street Was Always There
One of America's foremost singer-songwriters revitalizes classic songs and forgotten gems, both political and poetic, by his fellow songwriters, performers and friends from the '60s heyday of Greenwich Village.
ERIC GREENE: Why Can't We Get Along?
Anti-war and anti-violence is the theme of this single release for digital distribution only. The style is a mixture of modern folk and 80's pop.
ERIC SCHWARTZ: Pleading the First: Songs My Mother Hates
Zappa meets Lehrer Meets Weird Al Meets topics like Bill Clinton, Matthew Shepherd, the Peanuts and Weed.
ERIC SCHWARTZ: Redder Than Ever
More Smut
ERIK REZ: The Product
raw, emotional, longing for liberation from the capitalist machine!
ESKIT: Naughty Naughty (Sex, Drugs, and Religion)
Political Satire at the expense of the stodgy, the holier-than-thou, and the anal retentive. Piano and voice bespeak irreverence. WARNING: Subject Advisory.
ESKIT: Man Of God (Big Brother Bush)
Political satire that ridicules our Glorious Leader. Piano and voice combine for a classical art song; a taste of hip-hop; a detour into drums and drama.
ESKIT: Stop The War!
Original anti-war songs. Eskit's piano and vocals create an amalgam of Broadway and Brecht, contemporary Art Song and 1930's Cabaret. The synthesizer adds a classical touch.
ESKIT: I Got A Republican Up My Ass
Political Satire in the style of Tom Lehrer. Laugh at Republican stupidity, marvel at the piano, enjoy the attitude. Not suitable for the terminally obtuse.
ESKIT: IMPEACH ME
Political cabaret with piano, voice, and sound effects. That's right - sleigh bells, drums, charging elephants. It's all there. Bye bye Bush.
ESKIT: Controversy 101: Raunch And Blasphemy
Political Cabaret that insults prudes and lemmings. Social Satire that hips, hops, and honky-tonks. Radical Irreverence that gets down with disco, vaudeville, and classical. 33 songs. 80 minutes.
ESTHER SPARKS: Esther and the Protesters
Freak folk
ETHAN MILLER & KATE BOVERMAN: If All the Land Would Rise
Fiery and Beautiful Radical Folk
ETIENNE AND RENE: Tika Nayemba
From Congo to Greece to Australia, traditional to contemporary: Etienne and Rene bring together their diverse backgrounds to create a rich and unique blend of honest and deeply soulful folk music that responds to the human condition around the world.
EVALYN PARRY: Things That Should Be Warnings
Quirky canadian folk and spokenword artist mixes the political and the personal with humour, insight and damn catchy tunes.
EVALYN PARRY: Unreasonable
Revolution, humor, insight and heartbreak fuel the layered lyrics of this bold Canadian singer and spokenword artist.
EVAN BELIZE: Songs of a True Patriot
With roots in the Caribbean but feet planted in the U.S., Evan Belize brings you a hybrid take on Caribbean Folk, reggae, funk & ol' fashioned balladeering...some songs more mellow & acoustic, some full of infectious percussion rhythms & dancing power.
FAITH PETRIC: When did We Have Sauerkraut
Faith is known as "The Fort Knox of Folk Music."
FIONA LEHN: Boarder
Fiona rocks and folks on "Boarder" with a 70's tinge and a present day relevance--lyrically driven songs questing for love; discovering humanity; questioning the right to kill for one's God, the Corporate takeover of art, and much more.
FLUFFY THE PITBULL: Gabardine Swine
Klez-me-tal-lic-al-ter-men-co-folk-a-bil-ly-borscht-punk
FORGOTTEN SOL: Forgotten Sol
We fuse hip-hop, folk, soul, and latin grooves with positive conscious political poetics.
FRANCISCO JAVIER HERRERA: La Fuerza de la Raiz
Una voz que conmueve el alma y alimenta la esperanza / A voice that moves the soul and inspires hope
FRANK EMERSON: Dear Sarah featuring The Flag of Our Fathers
This album waves Irish and American flags and one Australian one as well. It speaks to love and love of country with an appreciation of sacrifices made.
FRANK HOPKINS: Make Love 'Til Doomsday
the growl of tom waits, the passion of fellow mainer ray lamontagne, and the biting socio-political commentary(and funkiness)of ani difranco
FRANK O'HAGAN: A Long Way From Home
Frank's debut album is an exciting variety of R&B, Rock and Blues with a hint of traditional roots, featuring superb Hammond, piano and guitar from this eclectic singer/songwriter.
FRANK PAHL: Songs Of War And Peace
Avant Americana protest music driven by equal parts humor, anger and improv. Let's impeach to save this country from neocon fascists.
FRED GILLEN JR.: We The People
Following in Woody Guthrie's footsteps.
FREMONT PUBLIC ASSOCIATION: Songs for Shelter
Featuring the cream of Seattle songwriters and musicans this collection of swirling new-folk, roots rock and traditional tunes about the issues and realities of poor people benefits services for homeless families western WA.
GALE MEAD: Letters Home
With a voice that is at once angelic and powerful, Gale Mead sings with honesty, passion, and an astonishing depth and range of expression, whether belting the blues, singing tender love songs, or decrying the war in Iraq.
GARETH DAVIES-JONES: Only For A Short While
Contemporary Folk/Acoustic: Intense lyrics and worthy aims, and a singer-songwriter you could relax to in the small hours, soothed by mellow vocal tones and letting the smooth guitar riffs roll all over you.” -The Courant
GARY MAC: Malibu Hillbilly
Country-Fried Rock-N-Roll with strong lyrical content and raw attitude.
GARY MOON: Orion
Gary Moon is a singer/songwriter with a vocal style reminiscent of James Taylor, whose lyrics are at times introspective, wry, and observational
GAYLEN YOUNG: DESERT STORM
up beat country novelty songs about my experiances in the U.S. Army in 1991,In the Persion Gulf.
GEOFF BAKER: Patriot Acts
"Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the President" (Teddy Roosevelt).
GEOFF BERNER: We Shall Not Flag or Fail, We Shall Go On to the End
Accordion cabaret
GEORGE MANN: Urban Country
Ten songs of protest, community, and love from George Mann, producer of "Hail to the Thief: Songs for the Bush Years". These songs show rock and folk influences, strong melodies and lyrics.
GEORGE MANN: Into the Fire
Hard hitting, beautiful folk songs, the new solo CD by the producer of the "Hail to the Thief" CD series. 12 Songs plus 3 bonus tracks.
GEORGE MANN AND JULIUS MARGOLIN: Just A Few Bad Apples
Folk music with a political edge; a touching collaboration, 15 powerful new songs by the NYC-based producers of the "Hail to the Thief" anti-Bush CDs (also on CDBABY).
GEORGE MANN AND JULIUS MARGOLIN: Young and Younger
The first album by the labor-activists who produced "Hail to the Thief." Mostly acoustic, hard-hitting pro-labor songs recorded in a warm studio environment.
GEORGE MANN AND JULIUS MARGOLIN (AND FRIENDS): Hail to the Thief! Songs for the Bush Years.
ATTENTION: THIS IS THE FIRST "HAIL" CD (2001) -- BRAND NEW "Hail to the Thieves, Volume III" (9/06) and "Hail II" are also on CDBABY. What are you afraid of? The CD that takes on Dubya and his stolen election. Great Folk Music.
GEORGE MANN, JULIUS MARGOLIN AND FRIENDS: Hail to the Thief II: Songs to Send Bush Packing!
The 2004 CD release with George & Julius, Tom Paxton, Faith Petric, Utah Phillips, Magpie, Kim & Reggie Harris, Amy Martin and more. Note: The "Hail III" CD w/ Billy Bragg, Utah Phillips, Anne Feeney, etc. was released 9/06 and is also at CDBaby.
GEORGE MANN, JULIUS MARGOLIN AND FRIENDS: Hail to the Thieves, Volume III: Songs to Take Our Country Back!
Third in the trilogy of anti-Bush, anti-war compilations, this new (9/06) CD features Billy Bragg, Anne Feeney, Utah Phillips, Chuck Brodsky, Girlyman, George Mann, Julius Margolin and more great folksingers, all with songs to fight the evil Bush regime.
GEORGE MORGIO: Listen in the Dark
Folk Blues that's raw, gutsy, emotional, intimate, mostly acoustic.
GEORGE PAPAVGERIS: Ordinary Heroes
Singing the praises of ordinary people - conscience with a heart and deliovery with passion
GEORGIE JESSUP: American Holocaust
Roots rock traditional american music, mixing Native American influences with poignant, biting lyrics in the spirit of polictical folk.
GINA YOUNG: Intractable
Gina Young is a singer/songwriter, actress/activist, daredevil dyke dreamer.
GLICK & PHILLIPS: (Sorta Live !) Volume One - Laughter is the Best Medicine
Musical duets and parodies about "Medicine" and other topics by two recovering physicians on the cutting edge.
GLICK & PHILLIPS: (Sorta Live!) Volume Two - Songs of Rockingham County
Musical duets and parodies about politicians, events and places with a few "normal" songs thrown in, by two recovering physicians on the cutting edge.
GLOBAL ALLIANCE OF PERFORMERS: A Night of Song For World Harmony
On September 11th, 2003, more than thirty-five acoustic musicians came together to record a night of song and healing at Dodge City Studios in Seattle, Washington in rememberance of the 9-11-2001 tragedy. Spanning diverse politics, backgrounds and styles
GOOSELOVE & ANTARA: Grandma's Work
Minimal, cyclical drum beats and an addictive acoustic riff keep emphasis on the freeform lyrics, and both singers play off each other's words as if they were of one mind.
GRAHAM AND BARBARA DEAN: Tom Paine's Blues
In the revolutionary spirit of our muse, Tom Paine, we offer these courageous, outspoken, original songs in the time-honored protest song tradition.
GRANT PEEPLES: It's Later Than You Think
This latest release is a clean but brooding Americana sound from a finger-in-your-eye songwriter. A biting, edgy, irreverent southern leftneck. Articulate twang. Thinking-man's songs. Part Prine, part McMurtry, part Che Guevara.
GREG LAMBOY: Every Drop of the Good
Acoustic Pop with a social conscience delivered with passion and conviction.
GREG LAMBOY: Lift
Eclectic, catchy acoustic pop with meaningful lyrics
GREG LAWSON: Songs For Darfur
These songs are socially conscious folk-rock poems to raise awareness globally about the genocide happening now in the Darfur region of Sudan.
GREG MADDEN: There But For Fortune
Americana and AAA songs devoted to the troubled times facing our world.
GREG MCLEOD: Guns into Guitars
Eclectic, laid-back Rock with an occasional touch of the blues and high-end lyrics - food for the soul and the mind.
GREG PARENT: Chicken Lip Soup
Now, Ladies and gentlemen, from the twisted mind of Greg Parent, I present to you: Chicken Lip Soup. Yes, anything goes and nothing is sacred. Supressing your urges will make you crazy.
GREG PARENT: Chicken Hawk Soup
Folk/Country/Blues with heavy political overtones
GREG SIMON: Simple Simon For Complex People
Great lyrics, great cinematic storytelling -- parts folk, americana, humor and pop combine to create a world listeners fall in love with.
GUY SCHWARTZ & THE NEW JACK HIPPIES: Texacousticana
Acoustic or semi-acoustic - call it what you want. Bandleader Guy Schwartz and 20 of the New Jack Hippies make good music. It starts with good songs. (2004)
HALEY SHEELER: Closer to the Ground
A voice beyond her years . . . fresh, soulful, sultry and engaging
HALI HAMMER: I Refuse to Believe
Political/statement music with a sense of hope and humor
HALLIBURTON(S): Lick Bush
www.halliburtons.com
HANNAH BINGMAN: Truckload of Philosophers
Original folk songs of astute socio-political observations from the mouth and mind of a young woman.
HANNAH BINGMAN: Live @ the Kind Cafe
Simple and intimate live recording of a girl and her guitar.
HANNAH BINGMAN: Right, Right Now
Thoughtful lyrics housed in Americana style.
HANNAH MARIS: U.S. Out of North America
Humor, heartache, anger, and awe blend with rich vocals, percussion, strings, and piano to create powerful songs of protest and renewal.
HANNS EISLER / BERTOLT BRECHT: There's Nothing Quite Like Money
"Because they are so skillfully theatrical, the songs transcend their grim topical origins - especially when sung, as here, with such voracious mockery." - Nat Hentoff
HARRIS BIERHOFF: For None To Claim
A unique blend of acoustic rock, jazz, classical, and general noise randomly dispersed.
HEALY & JURAVICH: Tangled In Our Dreams
Acoustic album of original duets about work, love, struggle and peace with tight vocal harmonies.
HEATHER LEV: Reason For Rain
Keenly written songs of political protest, philosophy, and love... Folk, bluegrass, blues, a capella... hilariously funny and darkly serious songwriting and more.
HEATHER LEV: On the Train to Babylon
Hard-hitting protest songs, philosophical reflections on life, and love songs, all by a whimsical and unique artist.
HENRY MARTEN'S GHOST: Ireland a troubled romance
Irish traditional ballads. Sensitive acoustic arrangements
HENRY P. LOWINGER: Hit The Streets
Political folk rock
HOLLY MIRANDA: High Above The City - evolution
A mixture of rock, blues, jazz, folk, story-telling and a lot of soul. . .
HOLLY NEAR: Early Warnings
More than a dozen tracks from two of Holly's out-of-print albums; “Near offers a survey of late-20th-century society, including musical examinations of feminism, opposition to war, child abuse and political torture.” – Dirty Linen
HOLLY NEAR: With A Song In My Heart
She has practiced the art of activism for over 30 years but her work is informed by over a century of social change movements. Political challenges, critical thinking and spiritual guidance fuel her music and herleadership.
HOLLY NEAR: Edge
A powerful voice for change. After 30 years of work in social change movements, Near's historical perspective as well as her contemporary activism continue to challenge and inspire audiences around the country.
HOLLY NEAR: Crushed!: The Love Song Collection
Love songs from previously recorded titles: Don't Hold Back, Fire in the Rain, Speed of Light, Sky Dances, Watch Out. and Fruit Cocktail.
HOLLY NEAR: And Still We Sing: The Outspoken Collection
A powerful and influential force in social change music. This 2-CD set showcases 30 years of songs for peace, justice and social change.
HOLLY NEAR: Show Up
Celebrate 35 years of social change music and keeping the political song tradition alive with Holly's latest recording, Show Up
HOLLY NEAR & RONNIE GILBERT: Lifeline Extended
Expanded and remastered 2-CD edition of classic 1983 "Lifeline" album by these giants of women's and topical music; "A virtual history of the music of leftist folk" - All Music Guide
HOLLY NEAR, ARLO GUTHRIE, RONNIE GILBERT & PETE SEEGER: HARP - A Time to Sing!
Four icons of modern folk and topical musical unite on 2-CD live set newly remastered and expanded from 13 to 26 songs.
HOT BUTTERED RUM STRING BAND: Live at the Freight and Salvage
Pulling influences from swing, Irish and beyond into its eclectic bluegrass style, HBRSB deftly blends heartfelt songwriting with ecstatic acoustic jams.
HOT HEELS RECORDS: The Hi-Jacked Generation
By far, Hot Heels Records is the greatest band to come out of Chicago since the group Morphine in the 80’s. - Revue Magazine
HUMANWINE: Fighting Naked
"Punk rock types could learn something from the uncategorizable band that takes influences from all over the place and put them together to create their own new sound." - 401 Media
IAN BRENNAN: Teacher's Pet
"Music, at its best, is social work. Its impact can be felt immediately and often improves-- however temporarily-- the quality of people's lives. -- "Brennan is one songwriter who really knows how to punch you in the gut. When he's on target, he is devast
IAN RHETT: (Didn't Know I Was) Unamerican EP
An inspiring "protest song" filled with possibility and vision for a positive, sustainable future.
IN GOD'S IMAGE: Jesus the Name
Listen to the message of God's love, Praise & Worship the Lord in pop, country Christian and traditonal church sound. We hope that you will learn that the answer to all of life's questions is "Jesus"
IN PROCESS...: In Process...
Thse songs are not top 40 but they are top priority. Freedom Songs, Sprituals, Congregational and Original Compositions higlight current issues are sung a cappella
INDIGIE FEMME: Indigie Femme
A touch of Native American & indigneous sounds blended with soul, blues & folk.
IRINA RIVKIN: Upwelling
Gutsy poetic vocal world originals with textured harmonies and insightful lyrics that bite back
IVAN RUBENSTEIN-GILLIS: Paprika and Uranium Buzz
10 arty, edgy neo-folk songs recorded in a barn in Upstate New York, plus one live instrumental from a show in New York City.
IVAN THOMPSON: Voice of Liberty
Patriotic Music: Stirring renditions of the National Anthem, a 9-11 tribute and song that pays tribute to our solidiers in Iraq and their sacrifice.
J E THOMPSON: Later Than Never
Singer/songwriter Jay Thompson writes songs that have topical and life-style themes, set to melodies that stay with you.
J. BRIGHT: Order to March
Acoustic solo originals in the tradition of Phil Ochs, Billy Bragg, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan: Good lyrics and good music.
JACK BROWN: Live From Left Of Center
Acoustic singer/songwriter, mix of folk, blues, jazz and country with some political overtones
JACK HARDY: Coin of the Realm
The long awaited solo--vocal, guitar, harmonica-- bare bones, true grit album. Coin of the Realm is lyrical, strong, and intelligent. Jack Hardy pulls out the stops in these previous unreleased songs of social and political consciousness.
JACK HARLAN: Love Come Around
A plain-spoken folksinger with songs that console and celebrate the rawness within.
JACK TANNEHILL: Live At Apple Valley Village | The Official Bootleg Volume 2
16 songs and 21 tracks allow the listener to hear Acoustic Rock artist, Jack Tannehill, perform live. Although these songs have not been professionally mixed or engineered (thus the "bootleg" designation) the quality is quite good.
JACK WOODS: Can Everyone Begin
new folk; a little emo; a little rock
JAMES DURST, DAVID BERNZ, MARTHA SANDEFER & MARK MURPHY: Work o' the Weavers: Live in Concert
Work o' the Weavers celebrates the vitality, exuberance and authenticity, and the timeless and timely music the Weavers contributed to our collective American musical heritage.
JAMES HIGGINS: Passing Story
Passing Story finds Higgins, the eternal hitcher, wandering through a political landscape. Continuing along the acoustic backbone of his previous album, A Drop In A Fall, it tackles issues of conservation, immigration, famine and where to sleep that night
JAMES KEELAGHAN: Then Again
Canadian Folk
JAMES KEELAGHAN: Home
"He has a way with words that places him in the forefront of contemporary songwriters. He celebrates a more centered and satisfying life with this recording. . . 'Home' belongs in every home.” – Sing Out.
JAMES KEELAGHAN: Timelines
Singer/Songwriter
JAMES KEELAGHAN: My Skies
Singer/Songwriter. .994 Juno award winning cd in the Roots and Traditional category. Keelaghan's breakthrough cd with some of his most moving and memorable songs. Orion, River Run and the hauntingly beautiful Kiri's piano make this cd a must have for anyo
JAMES KEELAGHAN: Small Rebellions
Singer/songwriter
JAMES MICHAEL TAYLOR: Slaughter Mountain
"John Steinbeck in song form." Ken Gaines, Anderson Fair, Houston
JAMES MICHAEL TAYLOR: Kamp Kerr
Good old urban protest songs.
JAMES RUST: Standing & Staring
Acoustic folk rock with memorable melodies rich with harmony plus insightful lyrics and social commentary
JAMES WILLIAM MEADOR III: Circus Of Fools
A folk oracle for intellectual minds which exist beyond the realm of commercial debauchism.
JAMIE ANDERSON: Listen
"... folk music of humor and compassion played by a charismatic woman." -- G. Armstrong, AZ Daily Star
JAMIE NOTARTHOMAS: Climbing Out of the 20th Century
Poetic lyricism and seasoned songwriting combine with charm, wit and perceptive views to eloquently honor the timeless tradition of pure folk music.
JAMIE O'REILLY AND MICHAEL SMITH: Pasiones: Songs of the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939
Called sweeping passionate and razor clear, the music combines the influences of European cabaret (ala Brecht) with the fervor of the American folksong experience of 'the people's music', as sung in coffeehouses of the 1960's.
JAN GARRETT & J.D. MARTIN: I Dreamed of Rain
Spiritual/political folk pop & jazz
JAN HAMMARLUND: Röda Linjen
Sweden's answer to Phil Ochs - if Phil had been gay with a dramatic sense of melody and a passionate sense of optimism in the midst of tyranny and oppression.
JANET BATES: A Time Has Come.....
Folk music with a Celtic feel to it. political songs, and a few love songs all with a strong stories to tell.
JANET BATES: For All Of His Wealth
Intelligent socio-politcal music with Celtic roots
JANET BATES AND INSTRUMENTS OF CHANGE: The colours will come back
Contemporary folk, with some celtic, and some bluegrass feel to it, stong words, great harmonies
JANET BRATTER: Copper Curls
Propelled by the motto “Have Guitar - Will Travel,” singer-songwriter Janet Bratter has written over 200 blues, ballad and rock & roll tunes dealing with the up and down adventures of her gypsy life style, humor and unrequited love, plus political com
JARED MATTHEW KESSLER: Jared Kessler
neo-folk rock storytelling
JASPER JAMES MICHAEL TAYLOR AND THE COWTOWN BONERS: Counter>Clockwise
A straw-chewing journey from innocence to jaded maturity, something akin to a stripped-down roots version of The Wall." Jeff Prince, Fort Worth Weekly
JAVA JOE: Coffee House Escapades
Coffee house folk featuring Java Joe vocals and accoustic guitar
JAY BLAGDON: Pax Americana
An energetic and tuneful collection of very timely protest songs. Also irreverent. Rock out over there, already.
JAY MANKITA: Dogs Are Watching Us
A rousing and humorous collection of some of the funniest folk music today, both preposterous and political, from George Bush to Captain Kirk, from Illegal Aliens to the lighter side of Death, the true meaning of cliches, and the eternal hunger of dogs.
JEFF BELL: The Many Colors of the Lion
With guitar and harmonica in hand, Jeff Bell twists inventive lyrical narrative ranging from childlike wonders to war torn landscapes...
JEFF MOXCEY: Lots of Moxcey
The songs on the CD are funny comedy songs in a country/folk style of music. Catchy, cute and humorous, like the songs they would play on Dr. Demento. One of the songs has been played on the Bob and Tom Show and on The Dr. Demento Show.
JEFF PARISH: homemade blues
New blues, poetic lyrics, and some old blues and jazz standards with killer band.
JENIFER TOBIASZ: A Lu11aby for E11en West
Acoustic contemporary folk concept album chronicling adversity in the lives of everyday women in a poignant, heartbreaking, honest way.
JENN LINDSAY: Gotta Lotta
NYC-based antifolk with applied silliness; The Joni Mitchell of antifolk, who, incidentally, doesn't take herself too seriously.
JENN LINDSAY: Fired!
Folk music for the jobless, brave, and indignant
JENN LINDSAY: The Last New York Horn
Feisty folk tunes for the jobless, brave, and indignant.
JENNIFER ARMSTRONG: At The Table
A powerful traditional folk sound with a real kick in it.
JENNIFER BEREZAN: Refuge
Singer Songwriter Jennifer Berezan weaves elements of folk, rock, chant and pop with subtle Buddhist themes, songs of love, longing and the struggle for global justice.
JENNIFER BEREZAN: End of Desire
Singer Songwriter Jennifer Berezan weaves elements of folk, rock, chant and pop with subtle Buddhist themes, songs of love, longing and the struggle for global justice.
JENNIFER FRIEDMAN: You Are Creation
Contemporary acoustic folk by a phenomenal female vocalist in the great tradition of songwriting with a conscience
JEREMIAH CLARK AND THE LIGHTER THIEVES: Starvation Box
Starkly beautiful folkish blues, stories and protests, naked hollerin' music...
JEREMY JAMES: Grey Gardens
Rootsy folk-rock with a message.
JERRY ERNST: Night March to Gettysburg
Popular and folk songs from the time of the Civil War, from original sources, on authentic instruments. These are all songs mentioned in the regimental history of the 140th NYV.
JERRY ERNST: In Love & War
In Love & War is a collection of documented authentic songs from the time of the Civil War and before, performed in the style of the day.
JERRY ERNST: Angel Band
The biggest hits of the 50's and 60's... 1850's & 60's, that is. A wide range of authentic popular music from the time of the Civil War done in the original style.
JERRY ERNST: The Adventures of Billy Barlow
Completely authentic Civil War party songs, with some tear jerkers for good measure. The quintessential Civil War campfire collection.
JERRY ERNST: The Road to Richmond
The Road to Richmond is authentic music from the camps of the Civil War. The songs are played on period instruments, in the proper style of the times. This CD is a 71 minute musical time machine covering marching songs, comic songs, ballads, and more.
JESSE PALIDOFSKY: Food For The Long Haul
Exquisitely crafted, grown-up, soulful originals--with a jazzy social consciousness and a sense of humor.
JESUS (LOLO) RIVAS, BETTY ROBLES: Nuestras Voces Se Levantan Para La Justicia /Our Voices Will Rise for Justice
Evocative and reflective original Mexican and Mexican-American songs of work and immigration.
JESUS BURGER: Our World Bank Is Your New Savior
This is not a musically friendly experience...
JIM & JEAN STRATHDEE: Stand For What Is Right
songs that CARE about what is happening in the world
JIM BOWERS: Tequila Lips
Jim Bowers is a genre blurring singer/songwriter in the tradition of the story telling balladeers, a little bit country, a little bit folk, and a little bit rockabilly.
JIM BOWERS: No Apology
A collection of original songs that is a little bit country, a little bit folk, a little bit rockabilly, and sometimes a little bit political; all penned by songwriter Jim Bowers who writes with with wit, intellect, and attitude.
JIM BOYD: First Come, Last Served
Native American rock that focuses on Indian issues in a way that everyone can relate to.
JIM BOYD: Reservation Bound
Native American issue soft rock.
JIM BUCKNER: Real World
Acoustic, personal worldwide news event type of CD
JIM BUTLER: Untraditional
DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE CD FOR JUST $ 1.00 THROUGH CD BABY . Jim's second CD is a result of political distrust, hightened awareness of the homeless and downtrodden and tales of broken loves. This CD contains ALSTEAD (Great Flood of 2005) and 1000 Coffins(Lett
JIM GLOVER: Outsider
Ballads and protest songs about our stuggles in these exciting and dangerous times. Recorded Live
JIM HEALD: Wings of Time
Jim Heald's music is a modern folk brew of folk, rock, blues, and jazz with a dash of politics.
JIM HINDE: Land of Virgin Births & Risen Kings
Original American contemporary social / political folk songs.
JIM HINDE: Hindesight
Original American contemporary social / political folk songs.
JIM HINDE: Shout Down the Wind: Songs of Peace, Protest, and Patriotism
Folk music at its finest from the Pacific Northwest
JIM LESSES: Sometimes I Wake Up Naked
Modern folk with splendid lyrics, powerful messages and performed with conviction and energy... What more could you ask for?
JIM LESSES: American Dream
Peace, social justice, trade unionism, and much more are canvassed by this Australian performer who is not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve.
JIM NELSON: The Gathering
Modern acoustic folk that travels over turbulent lakes of social reflection and beneath the bluest skies of true love.
JIM PAGE: Whose World Is This
Indeed, Whose World careens you with full band, genre jumping arrangments through tunes about pot, Deadheads, corporate weasels, power pigs and more, forcing you to pry open pandora's box and listen hard.
JIM PAGE: Gettin Squeezed
Butterfly Wings tells Julia's tree rescue story, and lots more on this anarcho-masterpiece that strangely enuff - is often found in the backpacks of Eugene's ski-mask fans and radical middle school teachers
JIM PAGE: Collateral Damage
A "not for the faint of heart" post 9-11 batch of prophetic, political, personal and even beautiful songs that ask 'what are we doing' in a way that's direct, dynamic and spare - just the inimitable Jim Page and his guitar.
JIM PAGE: Human Interesting
A fatty CD of epic proportions - with a trove of archive photos spanning 30 years of Jim's far-flung career and configurations. 17 favorite songs from as many sources, and over 100 great musicians make this a gotta have.
JIM PAGE: Head Full Of Pictures
NEW----Folk music from Seattle legendary songwriter--- Jim Page. Listen to Music From Big Red and then leap forward in time-----the subtitle for Head Full of Pictures is ( Music From Big Red II)
JIM PAGE AND ARTIS: FolkPunch
FolkPunch - just like it says - Folk Music with a punch to it. Contemporary and hard hitting street activist music with a raggedy circus edge. Tender and argumentative. Acoustic guitar and vocals - plus the most outrageous spoon percussion on the planet.
JIMI CULLEN: When The Last Leaf Falls
Hard-hitting political views and folk from one of Ireland's up and coming artists.
JIMMY LOGSTON: Reunion Of Life
Deep & moving lyrics, yet subtle in delivery, with a focus on acoustic guitar and vocals.
JOANN RIEDL AND KICKED OUT SCOUT: Distracting You Distracting Me
Punk Rock/Acoustic "too punk for coffee shops yet too acoustic for metal heads"
JOE CARR: Pull The Chain On Hussein
Country music with a message to all anti-terrorists
JOE JENCKS: What Kind of Brother
Traditional/acoustic folk and social justice singer/songwriter.
JOE JENCKS: I Hear Your Voice
Traditional/acoustic folk and social justice singer/songwriter.
JOE JENCKS: Rise As One
A collection of acoustic folk labor music from the past 150 years. A live concert recording.
JOE KISSELL: Little Box
Organic, heartfelt acoustic based Folk/Rock music
JOE RATHBURN: Little Suns
Positive, uplifting folk/pop. "...Bruce Cockburn has a dream about Jim Croce at the door while listening to James Taylor imitating Don Henley playing a Paul Simon song at a Randy Newman tribute show."
JOE REILLY: Beyond My Control
Acoustic folk music with funky energy and social justice messages.
JOE TASCHETTA: Joe Taschetta at the University of Notre Dame - Student Peace Conference
live sing-along concert of topical and traditional folk songs
JOEL HORWITZ: Don't Let Evil Be Done In Our Name
Three varied styled songs:Anti-War Folk Sing-A-Long;Reggae-Crossover; Topical Blues
JOEL RAFAEL BAND: Hopper
A blend of traditional and contemporary folk music with original songwriting and a world beat. Folk Music for the 21st century.
JOEL RAFAEL BAND: Woodyboye: Songs of Woody Guthrie (and Tales Worth Telling) Volume II
Award-winning songwriter Rafael, one of the most authentic interpreters of the songs of Woody Guthrie, presents a second acoustic collection of Woody's music, including four "new," previously unrecorded Guthrie lyrics completed by Joel's melodies.
JOHN BLACK: Meet Me In Vietnam: The Ultimate Collection
A wonderful tribute to the men and women who served their country in Vietnam; proceeds to benefit the IA Drang Scholarship Fund.
JOHN BRUCE: Staying the Night in Clearwater
The sounds of Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, The Band and Neil Young rise from the past and join with Elliott Smith, Wilco and Bright Eyes to give you the sounds of John Bruce.
JOHN E. PAYNE: Artificial Planet (Interactions)
Dark, deep bass, deep thought. A part of the story where the world begins to wake up. Pink Floydish.
JOHN E. PAYNE: 7 Moments
A seven song sampler of some music from upcoming albums in the QUATERNITY OUTLINE series. We're telling a story, and here is a song from the future, a humorous blues tune, a couple of spiritual ideas, the title track from the album-in-progress "BURIES TH
JOHN EWBANK: Stark Raving Songs
Songs that rock and rave and roar and make you laugh out loud, great rhythms, high energy, melodies that stick in the head and choruses that make you want to listen over and over.
JOHN FARLEY: Times' Bridge - Second Span
Imagine a singer/songwriter/performer stew that is a blend of Himalayan yogi, 60's Bob Dylan, John Prine, Abbe Hoffman, and Lenny Bruce.
JOHN FARLEY: Johnny LiLa 2
Gentle, socially aware modern folk pop from someone who's been around the track a few times and has wisdom through insightful music to share
JOHN FARLEY: Times' Bridge - First Span
Imagine a singer/songwriter/performer stew that is a blend of Himalayan yogi, 60's Bob Dylan, John Prine, Abbe Hoffman, and Lenny Bruce.
JOHN FARLEY: Piece of Me
Songs lyric-driven, clean and clear acoustic guitar - songs gentle, some tough, by a singer/songwriter inviting you into his world.
JOHN FLYNN: Dragon
On his new MettaFour Records release, "Dragon", the former political science major, and father of four, addresses many of the issues he sees affecting the kind of world his kids will one day inherit.
JOHN L. HANDCOX: John L. Handcox: Songs, Poems, and Stories of the Southern Tenant Farmers Union
Original recordings of John L. Handcox's union songs and poems that were sung at union meetings to raise spirits.
JOHN MCCUTCHEON: Hail to the Chief
Political satire; fun, upbeat and stirring topics in folk
JOHN MCGRAIL: Songs for Troubled Times
Politically motivate Rock with a folk music touch
JOHN OSTERTAG: john ostertag
folk rock,political,acoustic rock,love songs.
JOHN PAUL CURNUTT: Invisible Side of America
Call it Contemporary Folk music, commenting on our times, reminiscing, and expressing joy.
JOHN PIETARO & THE FLAMES OF DISCONTENT: I Dreamed I Heard Joe Hill Last Night...A Century of IWW Song
An eclectic mix that tells the story of radical Labor in song, incorporating the Left political edginess of classic folk/protest music with the sounds of rock, rockabilly, old-timey, spoken word and improv. This is a LIMITED RELEASE
JOHN R. BUTLER: Surprise!
Postmodern Honky Blasphemy
JOHN RAYMOND POLLARD: Passion, Poison, and Politik
World pop. Poetic lyrics, a temperamental voice, and beautiful arrangements. Some sounds mesmerize and entrance; others move listeners to dance. Songs explore the passions, poisons, and politics that inform relationships.
JOHN RAYMOND POLLARD: Body Politic
Political pop with bonus karoke tracks. “The song [King George] would have been a perfect closing track for 'Fahrenheit 9-11'.” – Jed Ryan, PM Magazine
JOHN STATZ: Dusk Came Slow
The debut album, "Dusk Came Slow", is MAMA's "Folk/Americana Album of the Year" for 2007. - www.themamas.org
JOHN WINN: Colorado Mountain Song
Wonderfully original songs of the Colorado mountains by a talented singer/songwriter with a rich tenor voice and skilled finger-pickin' acoustic guitar style make this a must-have CD.
JOHN-MICHAEL ALBERT & KATHY BIEHL: The Magic Music Makes
Two vibrant singers blend classical, choral and folk influences in one-of-a-kind modern medieval folk cabaret -- mystical, socially conscious, magical and moving
JOHN-MICHAEL SUN: Code Red
Powerful political and environmental acoustic folk, dedicated to regime change in November, 2004.
JON ANASTASIO: War Prayer
Jon's strong acoustic folk rock style delivers this set of original songs that touch progressive politics, self-discovery and relationships.
JON BRAMAN: Sprouting Daisies Out of My Hair
This is funky, political, totally unique and down-home hip hop played over beats and chords strummed on a big baritone ukulele. Dense rhymes and catchy rhythm-driven melodies that will stay in your head for weeks, and give you something new every time you
JON FROMER: We Do the Work
A soulful mix of folk, blues and R&B with lyrics that speak to the human condition and give voice to the dreams of working people.
JON FROMER: Gonna Take Us All
Original protest songs with bluesy folk arrangements, poetic lyrics full of hope and humanity and rich husky vocals supported by rhythmic acoustic guitar and full band.
JONI MINSTREL: Joni Minstrel & The Revolution Against Monarchs
The Village Protest Singer of the Georgia Renaissance Festival, combining traditional folk with 60s-style protest and her own witty originals. Tongue firmly planted in cheek.
JONMARIE: Jonmarie
"Her voice is a cross between a Joni Mitchell & Bonnie Raitt" with funky folk style and heart-felt songs
JONNY HAHN: 3657
Contemporary folk and political satire with piano accompaniment
JONNY HAHN: Don't Feed the Corporations
Political satire and social commentary with piano accompaniment
JONNY HAHN: Midas Touch
Pointedly political music with dynamic piano
JONNY HAHN: Thinking Without a Permit
No-holds-barred political music with piano
JONO MANSON: November
"Three seconds into November, Jono Manson makes one thing clear: The party has begun. November is the latest release from a prolific singer-songwriter who has reason to celebrate" -The Santa Fe Repoter
JOSH PERLMAN: Cure For Death
Alternately amusing and arresting, these folk-songs will rattle around in your head
JOULES GRAVES: Waterfall Child
A testament to Joules' prolific songwriting. Tender and raw, bold and brazen, it is her coming-of-age and ode to the environment.
JOULES GRAVES: People of the Earth Tribe
In Joules Graves' latest live release, you can feel yourself in the crowd...everyone's buzzing, you're shakin' your bootie, singing along at the top of your lungs, and sharing in the group experience of celebration.
JOYCE BROOKSHIRE: Whatever Became of Me?
Conceived in the Appalachian mountains of northeast Georgia and raised in the urban mill village of Cabbagetown in Atlanta, Joyce Brookshire writes songs that are as old as the hills and as contemporary as urban pioneering.
JOYCE BROOKSHIRE: Cabbagetown Ballad
Conceived in the Appalachian moutains of northeast Georgia and raised in the urban mill village of Cabbagetown in Atlanta, Joyce Brookshire writes songs as old as the hills and as new as urban pioneering.
JUD CASWELL: Simplify
"Caswell's guitar playing is elegant, his voice both personable and tuneful, his songs neatly crafted, his sound imbued with warm energy." -Boston Herald
JUD CASWELL: Blackberry Time
Kerrville New Folk Winner serves up "sophisticated, deeply thoughtful" songs with an all-star acoustic ensemble.
JUDITH-KATE FRIEDMAN: Bigger Things
Soaring vocals, groove-driven folk/rock, eloquently etched story songs, poignant ballads, captivating melodies and a touch of gospel delivered with uncompromising passion & candor.
JUDITH-KATE FRIEDMAN: Count Me In
Soaring, soulful a cappella song-poems, unguarded love songs, rockin' eco-anthems, award-winning historical ballads, jazz-inflected folk and Jewish roots fill this breathtaking debut cd.
JUDY GORMAN: The Rising of Us All
Passionate bluesy vocals and energizing songs with the vision that another world is possible.
JULIE SNOW: If Words Were Stones
Contemporary folk music with a political edge, alternately funky and sweet, outraged and introspective, threaded through with rich and unexpected chord changes and rhythms.
JULINE JORDAN: What She Said
Eclectic is what best describes this CD, with a range of styles from folk, to pop to country.
JUST CAUSE: Standards
Five of NYC's best kept secrets play freewheeling dixieland, country-Irish, groove-jazz renditions of classic American protest songs.
JUSTIN MATHER: Little House In Vegas
A lone singer/songwriter one minute, a full rock band the next - Mather's highs and lows are comparable to the tides - voice to purple skies, guitars sustain like highway miles.
JUSTIN PALMIERI: Justin Palmieri
All original raw lo-fi acoustic recordings by Justin Palmieri.
JYM MOONEY: East Side Guy
Witty and insightful songs celebrating the joys and ironies of life with warmth and humor.
KAHISH: You Catch Me
Folk based rhythm and blues with eco-conscious messages and deep lyrics
KARMA FARMERS: Songs For Aging Cynics
"Dave Shiflett punctures the pompous, unmasks charlatans and laughs at human folly. Plus, he writes a mean love song. If Twain and Mencken were alive today, they'd have ``Songs for Aging Cynics" on their iPods." Rick Warner, Bloomberg News
KATE BRAMLEY: Little Canaan
sweet new folk music from the UK traditions with a hint of old time
KATE WALLACE: Politics & Religion
A beautifully crafted CD of original songs (plus tunes by music legends Pete Seeger & John Stewart) in many styles: folk, country, bluegrass, pop & blues that takes a look at how we live today and how we might live.
KATHLEEN JUERGENS: Welcome to America (Bienvenido a America)
In her debut CD single, Portland singer-songwriter Kathleen Juergens tells the true story of the police killing of a Mexican immigrant, with a gorgeous soprano reminiscent of Judy Collins, and hard-hitting lyrics recalling a young Phil Ochs.
KATHY MOSER: Ride Horses
Very Folky, studio album, humorous and hopeful, lots of harmony, first CD
KATIE SAWICKI: Black Boots
Black Boots is a compilation of a new kind of genre-bending indie - a singer songwriter's modern-folk-band interpretation of blue-grass, rock, and sing along.
KDEAN HOOPER: TW3 Thus Was the Week That Was
Bill Cosby and John Denver singing Tom Lehrer songs like the Mitchell Trio; political parody and comment on pertinent current events, like Billy Crystal doing Donald Rumsfeld.
KEITH GIBSON & EUJAZZ: AMERICA, STAND PROUDLY!
Contemporary patriotic Anthem To America.
KEITH GREENINGER: Wind River Crossing
Take a dash of acoustic blues, add some soulful lyrics and powerful vocals, and the result is an amazing solo debut from this Kerrville New Folk Award winner
KELLEY MORRIS: Self Righteous Parade
This folk music is agressive and emotional, very strong, honest lyrics and interesting melodies with uniquely textured-sounding voice. Songs about social and political discrimination, and relationships.
KELLEY MORRIS: GET FREE
Kelley's music is lyric-driven folk music with soul. Her music is honest reflection from life's brutal challenges.She has an ability to find a great hook and catchy melodies that really makes everyone listen intently. A rich textured unique voice.
KEN FERRUGIARO: Freedom Songs For The New World Odor
Debut album solo guitar, singer/songwriter on perceptions of freedom, 21st century slavery and economic, psychological warfare
KEN FICARA: Whiskey, Wisdom and Song
Acoustic originals, some political, some not; some funny, some not. Americana roots music from a New York City harmonica player, songwriter and guitarist.
KEN WALDMAN: As the World Burns
old-time fiddle/banjo + political poems: as the subtitle says--9 tunes, 26 sonnets, mischief
KEV CARMODY: Eulogy (for a Black Person)
a classic collection of Carmody covering the personal to the political through the rich tradition of the storyteller immersed in life
KEVIN ALLRED: Sick Today
Intense honesty, aggressive guitar...acoustic folk that will break your heart and incite a riot.
KICKLAND, JOHNSON & MARTIN: Meridian Bridge
Folk and roll dressed in rich harmonies and provocative melodies promoting social good for all including the workingclass poor and soul capturing songs of the love that makes it all worth the effort.
KIM & REGGIE HARRIS: Steal Away: Songs from the Underground Railroad
A rich legacy of African-American folk songs...beautifully rendered by Kim and Reggie Harris on this powerful (and educational) recording.
KIM & REGGIE HARRIS: Simplicity
The veteran husband-and-wife folk duo Kim & Reggie Harris forge their love of music and social idealism into accomplished, heartfelt songs.
KIM & REGGIE HARRIS: Rock of Ages
"Too many songs today are centered wholly in the self. These powerful songs, though, are reminders that we are all part of the human community." - Sing Out.
KIM & REGGIE HARRIS AND MAGPIE: Guide My Feet
A stunning album of depth, social vision, and joyous celebration of the human spirit.
KIM AND REGGIE HARRIS: Get On Board! Underground Railroad & Civil Rights Freedom Songs, Vol. 2
Trace the African American path from slavery to equality through the songs on this sequel to the Harrises' heralded "Steal Away" CD.
KIMI HAYES: Shores of Liberty / CD single
Patriotic/9-11 inspired song. Folk-rock. Tribute to America, victims, and heroes.
KINDLING: Spark the Fire
Kindling's music combines elements of folk, bluegrass, and gospel. Its themes are those of the spiritual journey and the hope for peace, justice, and acceptance. Listening to Kindling is food for the soul and a spark for the spirit's fire.
KIT MALONE: Yolonda
Fractured folk: Death loss, travel, and politics filtered through the lens of American cosmic music.
KITO PETERS: Semi-Blue
acoustic folk rock with a millenial twist blending the personal and the political - as if leonard cohen's i'm your man met joni mitchell's hejira
KITO PETERS: Last Chance Love
Where the rootsy sounds of Americana meet old school rhythm and blues melding into a slow, resonant jam of electronics and lush pop. An unusual mix of the acoustic and electronic realms with incisive lyrics as good as you'll find.
KRISTI COWLES: Shagbark Hickory Spirit
These original compositions are eco-feminist, eco-spirital gems, sung with a primal energy that is refreshing and powerful.
KRISTI COWLES: Woman of the North
Dedicated to the peace makers of the planet , this CD's central theme describes the sweet, magical relationship between grandchidren and grandparents, while offering songs packed with wisdom, humor, wildness and a wee bit of fun.
KRISTIN LEMS: Oh Mama - plus!
Here are warm, witty, passionate, and inspiring songs to "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable;" "a charmer in the most literal and least artificial sense of the word" - New Yorker.
KRISTIN LEMS: Equality Road
Authentic "vintage folk" - rousing live renditions of funny and fiery feminist classics, several singalongs even the kids will enjoy, and a reminder that there was a huge mainstream movement for women's rights - this is how it sounded.
KRISTINE PETTERSEN: We Are More
Music to end war and environmental destruction with beauty and wisdom.
KRISTINE PETTERSEN: Necessary Accessories
Stunning cello lines woven into the fabric of poignant political songwriting.
KYLE KNAPP: Refugee
folk/acoustic with a slight alternative edge and a bit of an ethnic flavor, Refugee cries "FREEDOM" in the face of the world's oppression
L.A. HEBERLEIN: New American Song
Sad but hopeful country-ish blue love songs, twelve of them, some political, some more meditative, all original.
LANI SILVER AND FRIENDS: Two Anti Iraq War Songs
Political rock
LARRY JENSEN: Creature Comforts
A dark plunge into a poetic hot tub. A voice that connects and reveals the artist's own struggles while reminding us of our own, or just great songs.
LARS DIN: Know Where You Are / Conflict
From the home of hurricanes and election fraud comes this collection of original folk/acoustic punk songs, ruminations of love gone awry and war-torn lives by Florida drifter Lars Din.
LAURA SANDAGE: Bloom
A riotous acoustic garden where political and spiritual, comical and mournful songs take root side by side. Lush vocal harmonies and eclectic folk instrumentation fertilize the heirloom variety songwriting.
LAURA VEIRS: The Triumphs and Travails of Orphan Mae
Dark indie-folk rooted in traditional balladry with some beautiful experimental effects.
LAVA TOAD: lava toad
Satirical folk music (acoustic guitar and voice), described by one fan as "essentially punk rock." Christians often find our biblical accuracy upsetting.
LAZARE S. HALK: Leave Us Free
African rock, folk soul
LEA JONES: We Can Do Better ('08)
This is our attempt at an '08 theme song for OBAMA. It's pop-reggae."It takes more strength to make peace than it does to fight."
LEAH EPSTEIN: New Faces, Old Souls
Folk and country with a pinch of rock
LEFTY JONES BAND: Peace Bomb
Most political of the Lefty records: brainy, acoustical-electric mix, with fun, funny, and whacked-out elements: a lefty tour-de-force.
LENORE: Another Life
Contemporary topics, riveting lyrics, a variety of tempos/moods and the acoustic accompaniment of some of Toronto's finest musicians mark this 2007 release, her 3rd CD, from Canadian singer/songwriter Lenore.
LES BARKER: The War on Terrier
Strange poems by an English person
LINDA ALLEN: The Long Way Home
Her 6th recording continues her tradition of songs that inform and transform...rich vocals with exquisite harmonies provided by her daughters, Jen and Kristin Allen-Zito.
LINDA ALLEN: Lay It Down: Images of the Sacred
"A beautiful and lively expression of women's lost voices---the voices of women's spiritual journeys, longings and lost history" --Betsy Rose
LINDA ALLEN: October Roses
"Linda sings with extraordinary grace and compassion of common lives radiant with strength, courage and love--her exquisite voice reaches straight to the heart." Fred Small
LINDA ALLEN: Where I Stand
Songwriter, rooted in folk tradition, sings songs of struggle and hope.
LINDA FINKLE: Second CD Cuts
Political, anti-war nd anti-greed. Also, sentimental-the loss of a life partner and 25 high school reunion thoughts.
LINDA FINKLE: Welcome to the Race (For Hillary)-single
Vote for Hillary.
LINDA LEWELLYN: Blind Eye
A powerful, haunting song about a woman who loses her husband in Iraq... a call to end the war.
LINQ: Journey
hard-hitting guitar-based folk/rock with some political statements thrown in and some great lead guitar by June Millington
LINQ: Fast Moving Drea