CDS 1-10: American Folk
The title says it all: this unique box of “American Folk” presents the debut albums by Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul & Mary, next to the first four LPs by Folk superstar Joan Baez, two LPs by the American Folkmusic-master Burl Ives, four LPs by the worldfamous Kingston Trio, as well as the first four albums by the Brothers Four. These are the trailblazers for a modern generation of Folk artists, and they compete here with these emerging newcomers.
CDs 11-20: Irish Celtic
10-CD compilation that offers a broad and fascinating glimpse into traditional Irish Celtic songs, as well as modern versions and other forms of folk music it has influenced. Featuring high-class musicians such as Mick Moloney, John Doyle, Liz Carroll, Karan Casey, Susan McKeown, Paul Brady, Kate Rusby and groups such as The Tannahill Weavers, Wolfstone and Lúnasa.
On this unique set instruments typical of Irish traditional music, for instance fiddle, tin whistle, bagpipes, button accordion, banjo, mandolin, piano, bouzouki, frame drum, and traverse flute are played by proven performers, including Mick Moloney, John Doyle and Liz Carroll.
CDS 21-30: Great American Folk Groups
This 10-CD-box set includes no less than 12 LPs by the The Kingston Trio, plus four
successful albums each by their peers, The Highwaymen and The Brothers Four.
Besides “Tom Dooley” you will hear evergreens like “Santiano”, “Lemon Tree”,
“Michael”, or “Greenfields”, as well as more country-fied songs like “Wildwood
Flower”, “Rock Island Line”, and ” Riders in the Sky”. A great overview of the
modern American folk scene of the late 1950s and early 1960s – and a melodious
trip down memory lane.