u/crazedpistachio

Hello all! I've been a folk music fan for many many years but have only recently dug into this fantastic genre and community. From what I hear, the best way to learn new tunes is to go to jams, but are there any recording artists or groups that people consider essential or classic? I heard an Ora Belle Reed Folkways record which got me hooked. Any others you all love?

Edit: Thank you all for the fantastic suggestions! Been listening to the High Atmosphere compilation and loving it, especially the banjo-centric stuff. Looking forward to diving into all these other artists!