April 7, 1969 - Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has released his second album, Songs From A Room, via Columbia Records.

Tim Buckley has announced the release of his new album, Goodbye and Hello. The album follows Buckley's self-titled debut album released last year.

Arlo Guthrie (son of folk-singer Woody Guthrie) has announced the release of his debut album. Alice's Restaurant will be out this September on the Reprise record label.

TORONTO - The 7th annual Mariposa Folk Festival will be held this weekend at Innis Lake, north of Toronto.

Last week saw the release of Aretha Franklin's 12th studio album, Aretha Arrives. The album was recorded at Atlantic Studios in NYC and follows

American singer/songwriter Laura Nyro released her debut album, More Than a New Discovery, via Verve Folkways in January this year.

Frank Zappa released his debut solo album today, Lumpy Gravy. The album is Zappa's first release without his band, The Mothers of Invention.

Californian group, The Byrds released an album of their greatest hits today. The band are currently recording their fifth studio album at Columbia Studios in Hollywood, CA.

English rock group, Pink Floyd have released their debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. The album was recorded earlier this year in London's EMI Studios.

James Brown & His Famous Flames have released a new studio album on the King record label. Cold Sweat is the 34 year old's 3rd album out this year and 21st album to date.

Blues singer Mississippi John Hurt passed away in November last year following a heart attack. He was 74 years old. Hurt had seen a resurgence in his career in the 4 years before his death

Captain Beefheart And His Magic Band have released their debut album Safe As Milk, recorded in Los Angeles during spring.