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Music with the invention of modern jazz, tinged with the warmth of roots music. CBC Radio calls it "Music that''s difficult to describe, but easy to love." 11 MP3 Songs FOLK: Modern Folk, JAZZ: Weird Jazz Details: Biography Jayme Stone is a r......

Rooted in the Americana tradition of cowboys, train-hopping and front-porch picking sessions, San Francisco-based Ula''s sky-reaching harmonies and thoughtful lyrics will dive deep into your soul. 11 MP3 Songs ROCK: Americana, FOLK: Traditional F......

Whiting''s clear edge comes not from lack of polish, but from an intuitive grasp of exactly when to obsess and when to let go. 10 MP3 Songs FOLK: Modern Folk, ROCK: Folk Rock Details: Adam Whiting, a native of Scituate, MA, is a singer-songwri......

Loyd''s music is a combination of folk, soft country rock, swing, a few waltzes. gives you that "I can''t wait to dance feeling". 13 MP3 Songs FOLK: Traditional Folk, COUNTRY: Country Blues Details: "It would take a lot more money today to pai......

Acoustic stomp and revelry. A little blues, a little balladry. 13 MP3 Songs FOLK: Modern Folk, COUNTRY: Country Blues Details: Singer, writer, teacher, and poet Sharla June is a north Florida native who first appeared on the Tallahassee music ......

Stunningly brilliant NC songwriter rocks the f@#$ out with his rock ''n''roll buddies from Athens, GA. 12 MP3 Songs ROCK: Americana, ROCK: Folk Rock Details: Jonathan Byrd is an alligator shoe in a leopard-skin world. The new album, "This is t......

Minstrel Banjo. 19th Century instrumental American Roots Music played on a fretless, gut string banjo. This music is so old, it sounds brand new. Soothing, yet exciting. 21 MP3 Songs FOLK: Traditional Folk, FOLK: Minstrel Details: You are list......

Great live show. Charismatic, solo acoustic performance: melodic, engaging, and humorous. This disc is the guy and his guitar, performing ten of his original songs from his previous solo album and the Life in General catalog. 17 MP3 Songs ROCK: ......

This is an autographed LIMITED EDITION release of their final album (20 copies available.) "The Lazy Cowgirls are an American Institution" - Wayne Coyne, Flaming Lips 13 MP3 Songs ROCK: Roots Rock, ROCK: American Underground Details: *INFO ABO......

An Americana/Roots/Folk artist who is amazing audiences around the world with her original and inspirational voice and songs. 12 MP3 Songs FOLK: Folk-Rock, COUNTRY: Americana Details: Tia McGraff was born Tia Lynne Hofgraff in Simcoe, Ontario,......

âChaceâs voice is a full-bodied alto with the warm tone of the best folk artists, but also the lived-in quality of the most compelling rock and blues singersâ¦[her] lyrics are simple, direct, and affecting.â - Jay Miller, The Patriot Ledger......

Finally a children''s album for parents. 14 years and two kids later award winning songwriter Jeff Hunter releases this long awaited album of children''s songs inspired from his personal experience and the joy of raising his own two kids. 11 MP3 ......

Hip Hop Emceeing & Turntablism with a pinch of Pyschadelic, Folk and Experimental mixed IN. Cool Beats. Cool Cuts. Cool Lyrics. Grimey raw sound. What''s not to like? 22 MP3 Songs HIP-HOP/RAP: Underground Rap, FOLK: Alternative Folk Show all alb......

Americana, Roots, Folk-Rock 13 MP3 Songs ROCK: Folk Rock, ROCK: Americana Show all album songs: Ambling Toward The Unknown Songs Details: Type of instruments I play: Martin Acoustic Guitars (6 and 12 string); Stratocaster; Ric 12; Limitless su......

First class, upbeat Adult/Contemporary Rock/Pop, with a "seize the day" sentiment. 6 MP3 Songs ROCK: Modern Rock, ROCK: Folk Rock Show all album songs: All There Is, Is Now Songs Details: THE MISPENT MAKES RECORDED DEBUT WITH ALL THERE IS, IS......

Americana roots, lyrically and musically driven. Soft and smooth on the inside, sharp and edgy on the outside. 10 MP3 Songs COUNTRY: Americana, FOLK: Folk-Jazz Show all album songs: She Don''t Mean No Evil Songs Details: Folk magazine Sing Out......

Grammy winning guitarist Bill Mize pays tribute to his Memphis influences and Appalachian roots with a critically acclaimed collection of originals and covers such as Water is Wide and Take Me to the River. 9 MP3 Songs FOLK: Fingerstyle, ROCK: Ac......

Arguably, Keelaghan sings with one of the most glorious male voices in the folk community. It is not only a treat to the ear, but it''s a voice that fully illuminates the songs it transmits. 11 MP3 Songs FOLK: Modern Folk, EASY LISTENING: Adult c......

Acoustic folk/roots country with finely-crafted melodies, unforgettable lyrics, and re-freshing production. 12 MP3 Songs FOLK: Modern Folk, COUNTRY: Country Folk Details: Cori Brewster BIO May 2007 I was born and raised in Banff, the Rocky Mou......

Eclectic roots music with a contemporary spin on songwriting. Beautifully crafted melodies and blended vocal harmonies complement intricate instrumentation. Songs that make you dance. Songs that make you think. Songs that make you feel good. 12 M......