The Best Roots Albums of the Year

My No Depression contribution

No Depression released their Critics Poll of best albums of the year. I contributed! Though most of my selections didn’t make it.

So! I thought I’d put my own picks here in case you all are looking for New Year’s listening. They are listed from best to even more best. Enjoy!

10. Kara Jackson
Why Does the Earth Give Us People To Love?

9. D. K. Harrell
The Right Man

8. Jess Williamson
Time Ain't Accidental

7. Sunny War
Anarchist Gospel

6. Bombino
Sahel

5. Jason Eady
Mississippi

4. Luther Davis & Hus Caudill
Old-Time Galax-Style Twin Fiddling

3. Sofia Rei & Jorge Roeder
Coplas Escondidas

2. Lankum
False Lankum

1. Various Artists
Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from Senegal and the Gambia

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