Prospeaker

Any one interested in finding out more about folk music all you have to do is enter Folk Music into google and you will have lots of choice. Look in your local paper and there will be concerts going on for you to get an idea of what you may and may not like. There is a good chance of a local folk society in your area that will be only to pleased to help you. If you are local to me (long shot) I am President of the Columbus Folk Music Society (Ohio)

John

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^ usually if i don't have a well refined taste in something i prefer to have recommendations of the best around, this way i am more likely to learn to appreciate the music even more.

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Music Man

Here are some recommendations for 60's-early 70's folk rock cd's:

Creedence Clearwater Revival--"Chronicle, Vol. I: The 20 Greatest Hits"
Crosby, Stills and Nash--"So Far"
Simon and Garfunkel--"Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits"
The Byrds--"The Byrds Greatest Hits"
The Mamas & The Papas--"16 of Their Greatest Hits"
Buffalo Springfield--"Retrospective: The Best of Buffalo Springfield"

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MissouriPicker

Right off the top of my head, I'd say:
Johnny Cash
Greg Brown
Iris DeMent
The Pozo Seco Singers----Folk group from mid 60's. Led by Don Williams.
Ian Tyson

There are so many more that I listen to. Just thought of Peter, Paul & Mary. For me they've got to be near the top of any list.

Music Man

I've always enjoyed PP&M. However, quite a few of their most popular 60's hits were covers of songs by other artists.

They harmonized beautifully, but were somewhat lacking in the original material department.

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Gentleman Johnny

In no particular order

Bright Eyes
Elliot Smith
Devendra Banhart
Beirut
Nick Drake

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Folk groups geared toward a more traditional acoustic sound:

1. The New Christy Minstrels
2. The Kingston Trio
3. The Highwaymen
4. The Brothers Four
5. The Serendipity Singers

Folk rock groups, usually a mix of electric and acoustic instruments:

1. Simon & Garfunkel
2. Crosby, Stills & Nash
3. The Mamas & the Papas
4. The Byrds
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival

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--Rob Halford of Judas Priest

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Sufjan Stevens, spectacular vocals and amazing sound
Devendra Banhart, simple yet catchy songs,
Elliott Smith, great music unique vocals
Ryan Adams, decent music unique accent or way of singing
Iron and Wine, excellent in all aspects