album · June 2, 2023
Folkocracy
BMG Rights Management (US) LLCSee this day
folksinger-songwriterfolk rock
"Folkocracy" finds Rufus Wainwright engaging with his folk roots, assembling a collection of songs that feel both timeless and contemporary. The album features a wide array of guest artists, offering a snapshot of the current folk scene through Wainwright's distinctive lens.
- The album was produced by Mitchell Froom and Wainwright himself, with additional production by Michael Chugg.
- Guest artists on the album include Loudon Wainwright III, Martha Wainwright, Neko Case, and The Secret Sisters.
- "Folkocracy" was released on June 2, 2023, by BMG Rights Management.
Rufus Wainwright is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter known for his ornate, theatrical style and deeply personal songwriting. He emerged in the mid-1990s as a distinctive voice in popular music, blending elements of opera, cabaret, and classic pop. This 2023 album, "Folkocracy," arrived after a period focused on completing his opera "Hadestown" and staging a series of Judy Garland tribute concerts.
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