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The 20 Best Folk Albums of 2020

The 20 Best Folk Albums of 2020

The artists in this year's list all use their music to create a sense of unity. Whether it is the acknowledgment of shared oppression, or in contrast, the visibility of identity, Best of Folk Music 2020 is defined by its ability to form a musical common ground.

Arlo McKinley’s Confessional Country/Folk Is Superb on ‘Die Midwestern’

Arlo McKinley’s Confessional Country/Folk Is Superb on ‘Die Midwestern’

Country/folk singer-songwriter Arlo McKinley's debut Die Midwestern marries painful honesty with solid melodies and strong arrangements.