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Folk » Contemporary Folk » Alternative Folk
While contemporary folk often retains the gentleness of its more traditional parent, alternative folk combines acoustic sounds and a strong singer-songwriter bent with a more energetic, aggressive sound. Alternative folk's lyrics run the gamut from the protest music of Billy Bragg to the riot grrl feminism of Ani DiFranco to the story-based songs of Suzanne Vega and Victoria Williams; many other artists compose songs with intense emotional themes, while others settle on the quiet musings that seem similar to contemporary folk songs, yet remain thematically unique.
Alternative Folk Artists Highlights

Lucinda Williams

Ani DiFranco

Victoria Williams

Billy Bragg

Ashley MacIsaac

Michelle Shocked