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Five Great Albums from the ’60s Folk Era

Here are five great recordings from the 1960s featuring some of the best folk artists ever to grace the field.

Former Stone Temple Pilot bass player and songwriter Robert De Leo serves up a compelling album of originals.

Legendary blues-rock guitarist Harvey Mandel issues his 16th studio album, and it’s a stunner in its otherworldly sonic palette.

The album is destined to be a classic, perhaps an underground classic, but that doesn’t diminish the wonder of this music.

Blues aficionado and guest columnist Chris Friend explores the first decade of rock and roll.

Buddy Guy’s song catalogue is a treasure house that has often been looted by lesser bluesmen. For proof, check out his ‘Living Proof’ album.