2016 release. Performers include album producers Mark Dann and David Massengill, joined by contemporary folk standouts Nanci Griffith, Suzanne Vega, Jonathan Byrd, Red Molly, Lucy Kaplansky, and Brian Rose. Jack Hardy himself, known as a welcoming host for weekly songwriting workshops, is also included via two unreleased tracks recorded shortly before he died. For the album, Dann and Massengill compiled more than 100 pages of liner notes that include Hardy's "Songwriter's Manifesto," complete lyrics, photos, and personal tributes, anecdotes, and essays from the participating singer-songwriters. In the liner notes, the performers repeatedly cite his valuable perspective on songwriting and give generous thanks for his passion, bravery, stubbornness, determination, and encouragement. In addition to this tribute, the 36-track compilation Fast Folk: A Community of Singers and Songwriters is available from Smithsonian Folkways and includes songs by John Gorka, Suzanne Vega, Dave Van Ronk, and many more.

Tracklist:

Tree Of Rhyme
Saint Clare
Little Dove
Sojourner Truth (Ain't I A Woman?)
Murder
You Only Leave Your Heart Once
Prisoner
The Last Of The O'neills
Rye Grass
Houston Street
Potter's Field
Autumn
Gossamer Thread
Resolution
Forget-Me-Not
Dublin Farewell
The Tailor
Down Where The Rabbits Run
I Ought To Know
Porto Limon
White Shoes
Go Tell The Savior
The Inner Man
Before You Sing (Instrumental Version)
Fare Thee Well
Ponderosa

UPC: 093076000722
Label: Smithsonian Folkways
Release Date: 4.22.16
Format: CD

Tribute To Jack Hardy / Various - Tribute To Jack Hardy / Various (2 CD)