Trío Aguilillas - Sones of Mexico (1950)

Fire and passion don't even come close to describing what these musicians possess, whose only recorded work is presented here on this 18.6 minute record recorded by a certain Joseph Hellmer in 1950 and put out by Folkways. In a perfect world, I'd have a five disc box set of just these guys sitting next to me right now, but alas, they don't call it a vale of tears for nothin'

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John Fahey - Death Chants, Breakdowns and Military Waltzes (1963)

My favorite Fahey.  This is the original 1963 version, not the 1967 re-recorded version, so it's got that haunting lo-fi production and back room reverb.

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Victor Jara - Canto Libre (1970)

Victor Jara was a Chilean freedom fighter, activist and poet who became a hero throughout Latin America after his death in 1973, when he was tortured and killed in the Chile Stadium along with many others during the Chilean Coup. This is the CD reissue of a collection of songs that showcases his interest in a wide range of Latin American musical traditions. Incredibly moving and highly recommended.

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Joseph Spence - Complete Folkways Recordings (1958)

One of my all-time favorites. If the blues, fingerpicking, or the acoustic guitar interests you at all I highly recommend this album.

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Dorothy Carter - Waillee Waillee (1978)

Awesome acid-folk album featuring the haunting voice of Dorothy Carter and her hammered dulcimer. Ripped by the man at avantghetto.

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