Contemporary folk releases, week 42

This week in contemporary folk, new releases and retrospectives highlight enduring themes of personal reflection, social commentary, and artistic evolution. Richard Thompson unveils his latest album, Hippies, Thugs and Heroes, while Silvana Estrada expands her work with an updated edition of Vendrán Suaves Lluvias. Reinterpretations of classic songs, such as Matmatah’s reimagining of Suzanne Vega’s Luka, underscore the genre’s ongoing relevance. Additional attention is drawn to archival material, live performances, and visual projects tied to figures like Cameron Winter, Leonard Cohen, and Joni Mitchell.

1. 01

   Richard Thompson

   Richard Thompson announces new album Hippies, Thugs and Heroes

   Oct 15 · 4 outlets

2. 02

   Matmatah, Suzanne Vega

   Matmatah reprend Luka de Suzanne Vega contre les violences sexuelles

   Oct 16 · 3 outlets

3. 03

   Cameron Winter, Paul Thomas Anderson

   Trailer released for Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall

   Oct 14 · 3 outlets

4. 04

   M. Ward, Silvana Estrada

   Silvana Estrada announces expanded edition of Vendrán Suaves Lluvias

   Oct 16 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Carin León

   Carín León's 'Desde Que Te Tengo' tops Latin Pop Airplay chart

   Oct 15 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Cameron Winter, Paul Thomas Anderson

   Le teaser du film-concert de Cameron Winter par Paul Thomas Anderson

   Oct 18 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Leonard Cohen

   Leonard Cohen 1977 1980

   Oct 17 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Cowboy Junkies

   Cowboy Junkies Released “Sing In My Meadow” 15 Years Ago Today

   Oct 17 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Bruce Springsteen

   17 octobre 1980, Bruce Springsteen publie « The River »

   Oct 16 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Joni Mitchell

    Joni Mitchell Can Vote in the U.S. Now

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Donovan

    Donovan Released “Love Is Only Feeling” 45 Years Ago Today

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Joni Mitchell

    Joni Mitchell Announces Collection of Political Paintings, NEWS

    Oct 16 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Ciska Ciska, Lucia & The Best Boys, mary in the junkyard, Graham Coxon, Eaves Wilder

    Chroniques express #54 : Ciska Ciska, Lucia & The Best Boys, Mary in the Junkyard, Graham Coxon, Eaves Wilder…

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Neil Young, The Chrome Hearts

    Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts - I'll Love You Forever (Official Visualizer)

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Bob Dylan

    The Deeply Personal Breakup Song From 1964 That Bob Dylan Says He “Could Have Left Alone”

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Joan Baez, Bob Dylan

    Remembering When Joan Baez Explored Her Complex Feelings About Bob Dylan With a Hit Single in 1975

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    Robert Plant, Saving Grace

    Robert Plant dévoile le clip de "The Blackest Crow", une ancienne ballade américaine revisitée avec Saving Grace

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Paul Simon

    Paul Simon : disque des psaumes

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

19. 19

    Simon & Garfunkel

    Fantastic Four-Album Streaks: Simon & Garfunkel From 1966 to 1970

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

20. 20

    Janis Ian

    Janis Ian Turned an Insecurity About Her Looks Into a Huge Hit in 1975

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

21. 21

    Suzanne Vega

    "Luka" de Suzanne Vega : la chanson qui brise un silence dérangeant

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

22. 22

    Rhiannon Giddens

    Rhiannon Giddens, Hope is the Thing with Feathers

    Oct 12 · 1 outlet

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