Collection: Folk Music Books: Biographies, Americana, and Songwriting History

Explore the Roots and Legends of Folk and Singer-Songwriter Culture

Welcome to Sonic Bookshop's comprehensive collection of Books about Folk Music. This definitive selection delves into the rich traditions, influential artists, and enduring cultural impact of the genre and its related forms.

Explore the deep roots of British Folk and the evolution of the British Folk Rock Revival (including bands like Fairport Convention), while also charting the development of Americana and the American Folk tradition. Our collection features essential biographies and memoirs dedicated to the great singer-songwriters who defined the genre, including detailed studies on Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Nick Drake, as well as icons like Woody Guthrie and Cat Stevens. Discover books on everything from ancient ballads and political protest songs to the vibrant Psychedelic Folk scene. Whether you are interested in the history of the folk revival, the storytelling tradition, or the artists who used music to change the world, this is your essential reading list for acoustic and roots music culture.