Folk & World – Music That Tells a Story

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Folk & World – Music That Tells a Story

Looking for authentic sounds that carry history and heart? Our Folk & World section brings together traditional music from the US, UK, Europe, Africa, and beyond – songs shaped by people, places, and time.

From Celtic shores to Latin landscapes

Discover Woody Guthrie, Fairport Convention, Carlos Núñez, Miriam Makeba and more – artists who gave voice to tradition and culture.

Listen globally. Feel deeply.

Shop folk and world music on CD and vinyl – exclusively at Bear Family Records, your destination for music with roots.

Folk & World – Music That Tells a Story Looking for authentic sounds that carry history and heart? Our Folk & World section brings together traditional music from the US, UK, Europe,... read more »
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Folk & World – Music That Tells a Story

Folk & World – Music That Tells a Story

Looking for authentic sounds that carry history and heart? Our Folk & World section brings together traditional music from the US, UK, Europe, Africa, and beyond – songs shaped by people, places, and time.

From Celtic shores to Latin landscapes

Discover Woody Guthrie, Fairport Convention, Carlos Núñez, Miriam Makeba and more – artists who gave voice to tradition and culture.

Listen globally. Feel deeply.

Shop folk and world music on CD and vinyl – exclusively at Bear Family Records, your destination for music with roots.

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Beat Avenue ( 2-CD)
Eric Andersen: Beat Avenue ( 2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDAPR1068

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(Appeleseed Recordings) 12 tracks The Song 'Beat Avenue' is a 26-minute story about a 24-hour day in November 1964, when Eric Andersen was a 20-year-old singer-songwriter living in San Francisco. One evening, after a poetry reading in...
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The Trouble With Humans (CD)
Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez: The Trouble With Humans (CD) Art-Nr.: CDTW020

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(Train Wreck Records) 12 tracks, digipack With “The Trouble With Humans,” this “beautiful duo” (Nashville Tennessean) offers even more dynamics, depth and sweet richness in their ongoing collaboration. When music legend Taylor, author of...
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West Indian Rhythm - Calypso 1938-1940 (10-CD Deluxe Box Set)
Various - History: West Indian Rhythm - Calypso 1938-1940 (10-CD... Art-Nr.: BCD16623

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10-CD box (LP-size) with 316-page hardcover book, 267 tracks. Playing time approx. 752 mns. The ultimate classic calypso anthology! Return with us to Port of Spain, Trinidad during Carnival in 1938, ’39, and ’40. In 1938 Decca Records in...
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Carter Family Favorites (CD)
Janette & Joe Carter: Carter Family Favorites (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD16379

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1-CD with 16-page booklet, 12 tracks. Playing time approx. 32 mns. In celebration of Janette Carter 's eightieth birthday on July 2, 2003, Bear Family Records and County Records are proud to make available once more Janette and Joe...
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A Song For Young Love - Once Upon A Time (CD)
The Lettermen: A Song For Young Love - Once Upon A Time (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCCM328

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​(2002/Collectors' Choice) 24 Tracks - Two 1962 albums!
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Birdsong (CD)
Laurie Lewis: Birdsong (CD) Art-Nr.: CDSMM2002

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Michelle (CD)
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(Castle) 31 tracks PYE 1963-68 Famous for their chart-topping version of The Beatles' classic 'Michele', The Overlanders spent three years with Pye 1963-68, blending folk, pop, country and harmony pop via countles 45s, an EP and an...
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NORRIS: People CD) Art-Nr.: BCD16445

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(Bear Family Records) 21 tracks, with 30-page booklet Norris - a name that is closely related to the folk and bluegrass movement at the beginning of the 70s. A truly loveable and warm hearted musician, Norris ' still well remembered for...
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The Home Recordings Vol.4 (CD)
George De Fretes and his Royal Hawaiian Minstrels: The Home Recordings Vol.4 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDC192613

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(Rarity Records) 22 tracks George de Fretes played an important role in the Hawaiian and Indo-Rock music scene. When he was sixteen years old, he formed his first music group. He composed many new songs and played many traditional...
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Silhouette Hula - Sweet Hawaiian Memories Vol.1 (CD)
Tropical Sound Group: Silhouette Hula - Sweet Hawaiian Memories Vol.1... Art-Nr.: CDTSG98006

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(TSG Studio) 17 tracks The Tropical Sound Group is a special Dutch-Indonesian group that has been making music from Hawaii and Indonesia for more than 25 years. This album Silhouette Hula with the subtitle Sweet Hawaiian Memories, Volume...
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A Song To Hawaii (CD)
RE-UNITED: A Song To Hawaii (CD) Art-Nr.: CDC192614

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(Rarity Records) 20 tracks The Hawaiian group Re-united specializes in authentic songs from Hawaii. Truly fantastic musicians, the singing trio of ladies is something very special. All Hawaiian songs and the 2 Indonesian songs are...
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For You a Le’i - Sweet Hawaiian Memories Vol.2 (CD)
Tropical Sound Group: For You a Le’i - Sweet Hawaiian Memories Vol.2... Art-Nr.: CDTSG04010

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(TSG Studio) 12 tracks The Tropical Sound Group is a special Dutch-Indonesian group that has been making music from Hawaii and Indonesia for over 25 years. They have won several awards for their promotion of Hawaiian and Indonesian...
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The Stewart Years (10-CD Deluxe Box Set)
KINGSTON TRIO: The Stewart Years (10-CD Deluxe Box Set) Art-Nr.: BCD16161

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10-CD Box (LP-Format) mit 108-seitigem gebundenem Buch, 286 Einzeltitel, Spieldauer 711:25 Minuten. The Kingston Trio rose to the top of the pop charts in 1958 with the multi-million seller Tom Dooley , and soon had several #1 gold...
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Goodnight Irene, 1949-1953 (4-CD & 1-DVD Deluxe Box Set)
The Weavers: Goodnight Irene, 1949-1953 (4-CD & 1-DVD Deluxe... Art-Nr.: BCD15930

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4-CD/1 DVD box (LP-size) with 48-page hardcover book, 106 tracks. Playing time approx. 290 mns. With its 1950 recording of Goodnight Irene , the Weavers brought folk music to the 'American Hit Parade.' The public immediately responded to...
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Beyond Recall (11-CD & 1-DVD Deluxe Box Set)
Various - History: Beyond Recall (11-CD & 1-DVD Deluxe Box Set) Art-Nr.: BCD16030

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11-CD/1-DVD (NTSC) boxed set (LP-size) with 516-page hardcover book, 256 tracks. Playing time approx. 829 mns. "BEAR FAMILY deserve the gratitude of jews all over the world. This is the most exhaustive collection of Jewish music from...
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The Library Of Congress Session,March 25,1947
Sam Hinton: The Library Of Congress Session,March 25,1947 Art-Nr.: BCD16383

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1-CD with 28-page booklet, 46 tracks. Playing time approx. 79 mns. In the spring of 1947, Sam Hinton , a young folk singer made his first recordings for the Library of Congress. He recorded 54 songs that day. Most of the songs on this CD...
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Rain - The Lost Album (CD)
Mary McCaslin: Rain - The Lost Album (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD16232

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The Home Recordings Vol.2 (CD)
George de Fretes and his Royal Hawaiian Minstrels: The Home Recordings Vol.2 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDC192576

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(Rarity Records) 22 tracks George de Fretes played an important role in the Hawaiian and Indo-Rock music scene. When he was sixteen years old, he formed his first music group. He composed many new songs and played many traditional...
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Hilo March
HULA HAWAIIANS: Hilo March Art-Nr.: BCD16169

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1-CD with 24-page booklet, 32 tracks. Playing time approx. 79 mns. The Hula Hawaiians from Basel landed their first hit in the German speaking region in 1960 with the instrumental 'Hilo March.' Later successes included 'Hula Moon' and...
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Songs Of The Depression (4-CD Deluxe Box Set)
Various - History: Songs Of The Depression (4-CD Deluxe Box Set) Art-Nr.: BCD16029

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4-CD box (LP-size) with 160-page hardcover book, 88 tracks. Playing time approx. 262 mns. To paraphrase Charles Dickens , it was the worst of times; it was the best of times. The twelve year period from October 1929 to December 1941...
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Yellow Bird
Arthur Lyman: Yellow Bird Art-Nr.: CDRY50433

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(1998/Rycodisc) 12 tracks, 1960s remastered - last copies of this hard to find exotic gems !
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Changing Channels (CD)
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer: Changing Channels (CD) Art-Nr.: CDC8048

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(Rounder Kids) 13 tracks GRAMMY-FINALIST! Songs for TV and media for smart kids! EARLY CHILDHOOD NEWS DIRECTOR'S CHOICE AWARD PARENTS' CHOICE SILVER AWARD Changing Channels is a collection of songs to help develop media literate...
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Leave Them A Flower - It's Me Mum, minus 1
Wally Whyton: Leave Them A Flower - It's Me Mum, minus 1 Art-Nr.: BCD16158

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1-CD with 20-page booklet, 27 tracks. Playing time approx. 80 mns. Wally Whyton was a multi-talented entertainer. During the past three decades of his life he'll be best rememered as a broadcaster, first co-hosting (with Jim Lloyd ) the...
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The Guard Years (10-CD Box Set)
KINGSTON TRIO: The Guard Years (10-CD Box Set) Art-Nr.: BCD16160

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10-CD box (LP-size) with 108-page hardcover book, 240 tracks. Playing time approx. 630 mns. The Kingston Trio was not just a folk group - it was a phenomenon. Witty, clean-cut and charismatic, the trio captured the public's imagination...
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The Beginning Of The End (CD)
Ian & Sylvia Tyson: The Beginning Of The End (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD15940

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1-CD with 8-page booklet, 15 tracks. Playing time approx. 52 mns. Canada's Ian & Sylvia Tyson were leading lights in the 1960s folk world with songs like Four Strong Winds and Someday Soon , and they had pioneered the folk-rock fusion on...
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