Here's a Bill Monroe box set that covers his whole career.
http://www.amazon.com/Music-Bill-Monroe-1936-1994/dp/B000002OSF
A must have for anyone wanting to dive into bluegrass music.
Modern bluegrass favorites are Alison Krauss, Nickel Creek, Ricky Skaggs and of course, the "Appalachian Journey" and "Appalachia Waltz" albums. I also want to give a recommendation to Ralph Stanley.
"Folk" music is difficult to define. I think Woody Guthrie, Odetta, Pete Seeger, early Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash are all great choices, but some people do not like these artist being called "folk musicians". As many might know, "Folk" can create long arguments. :)
I know that it's been played too much and received a tremendous amount of attention, but the soundtrack to "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" is an excellent collection of songs that cover this genre. I feel it has earned it's popularity and I highly recommend it.
http://www.amazon.com/Music-Bill-Monroe-1936-1994/dp/B000002OSF
A must have for anyone wanting to dive into bluegrass music.
Modern bluegrass favorites are Alison Krauss, Nickel Creek, Ricky Skaggs and of course, the "Appalachian Journey" and "Appalachia Waltz" albums. I also want to give a recommendation to Ralph Stanley.
"Folk" music is difficult to define. I think Woody Guthrie, Odetta, Pete Seeger, early Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash are all great choices, but some people do not like these artist being called "folk musicians". As many might know, "Folk" can create long arguments. :)
I know that it's been played too much and received a tremendous amount of attention, but the soundtrack to "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" is an excellent collection of songs that cover this genre. I feel it has earned it's popularity and I highly recommend it.
