yesterday, i was introduced to the most amazing folk music cd that i think i've ever heard: "the man from god knows where" by tom russell.

this is a series of interwoven songs that tell the stories of tom russell's ancestors from ireland and norway, of their immigration to the united states, and of the succeeding generations.

tom russell sings many of the songs, but there are also other singers taking various parts including dave van ronk, iris dement, dolores keane, sondre bratland and kari bremnes.

this is truly an outstanding cd.

dickie