Best albums, February 2011

Of the albums that arrived at the station in February 2011, my favorites were:

• The Beggar Folk.   My favorite songs on this album were "Dearest Lord," "The Beggar Folk," and "Wayfaring Stranger."  The music carries me away, with the rich instrumental work and the nice harmony in the combination of male and female vocals.  If you click on the link at the beginning of this paragraph, you can hear the songs in their entirety, not just clips.
• The Very Best of Stan Rogers.  This has all the great Stan Rogers songs on it.  I love just about every one.  There are love songs, sad songs, rousing songs, songs about the hard life of the working man.  Stan Rogers' deep voice combines with good instrumental work.