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New Adventures In Folk: The Best Of 2011

The Head and the Heart.
Robertsen Ashman
The Head and the Heart.

At this point, what does the term "folk music" really mean? At Folk Alley, it's simple: Folk music means great music. We play Celtic tunes, bluegrass, old-time traditional folk and the most contemporary singer-songwriters and bands around, plus everything in between — in other words, music that sits pretty comfortably under the "folk music" label. Sure, you'll hear Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Woody Guthrie, but you'll also find songs that push the boundaries of that label — new music that takes folk in exciting new directions.

Take a look at some of our favorite recordings of 2011, and hear some of the exciting new paths folk music is exploring.

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“It’s folk music all the time!” That’s one reason Elena is so pleased to be working with Folk Alley. She first connected with her inner folkie while working as an assistant producer for Minnesota Public Radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keillor. She also worked as the sound engineer for Keillor’s daily literary program, “The Writer’s Almanac.” From Minnesota, she headed to the wilds of Maine to work as the music director for Maine Public Broadcasting, and then to the bustling city life of Washington, DC where she programmed the classical music channels for Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Currently, Elena works as a national host and producer for one of the nation’s largest classical music services — C24 which, since it’s based in Minnesota, brings her home.