Safehaven.com | Preservation of Capital. 2011 Folk Music Albums - Folk and Roots Albums to Watch for in 2011. When considering some of the new folk and Americana albums due out in 2011, it's easy to see the variant styles and directions modern folk music has gone. We have everything from straight-up bluegrass to indie folk, singer-songwriters, and traditional-style country music. It's also full of exciting new artists, whose names may not yet be familiar to you. So, make a note of these hot albums to watch in 2011. The Decemberists - 'The King Is Dead' (Jan. 18) © Capitol/EMI Portland-based indie folk troupe the Decemberists have been one of the greatest trendsetters, and most visible bands, in the ongoing evolution of indie folk. Amos Lee - 'Mission Bell' (Jan. 25) photo: Kim Ruehl/About.com It's been a bit of a while since Amos Lee has made waves in the folk world, but his 2011 release is sure to turn more than a few heads.
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