Cam Deas, yes. He's really fascinating.
Thanks alot ASP, that's a great lists.
Will check out the ones I didn't know.
With Fahey, it's quite interesting how influential he was for the acoustic steel string guitar in popular music. I mean, he's all over the place.
My favourite "folk" album is probably Simon Finn - Pass the Distance, but i am not sure, there are so many great records it's hard to choose.
Some guitar favourites from Africa:
Erasmus N. Ndara
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uPa16SHDK4
Mwenda Jean Bosco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5Ag7hsinx8
Also, I found myself totally in love with fado,
only know Carlos Paredes and have a few other compilations....
go ahead,
shoot !