Currently, artists considered to be "folk singers" are singer/songwriters who create introspective, personal, and generally quiet music, yet may use pop and rock production techniques. The labeling of these musicians as "folk" doesn't seem quite right to me, yet this type of music can be seen as a progression from Bob Dylan's personal and unique style. Prior to Dylan folk singers concentrated on classic folk or topical songs. At Niles Library we shelve these artists in various categories including, folk, rock, and country, and truly their styles are equally varied.
Here is a list of contemporary folk artists with a few links and a YouTube video at the end:
Avett Brothers
Bon Iver
Jackson Browne
Neko Case
Tracy Chapman
Shawn Colvin
Ani DeFranco
Fleet Foxes
Patty Friffin
Nanci Griffith
Indigo Girls
Mumford and Sons (see video)
John Prine
Paul Simon
Suzanne Vega
Tom Waits (Martha, one of the most beautiful songs ever written)
Lucinda Williams
Here is Mumford and Sons, Little Lion Man:
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