SettingsAmerican folk musicians
Adrienne Young
Adrienne Young is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Adrienne Young is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
Alex Hassilev
Alex Hassilev (born in Paris, July 11, 1932) is one of the founding members of the group The Limeliters and produced the rock album The Zodiac : Cosmic Sounds.
Alex Hassilev (born in Paris, July 11, 1932) is one of the founding members of the group The Limeliters and produced the rock album The Zodiac : Cosmic Sounds.
Alice Stuart
Alice Stuart (born 1942, Chelan, Washington) is an American blues and folk singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Alice Stuart (born 1942, Chelan, Washington) is an American blues and folk singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Amber Rubarth
Amber Rubarth is an American singer-songwriter who has independently released three full-length albums and two EPs. Her newest album "A Common Case of Disappearing," produced by Jacquire King, ...
Amber Rubarth is an American singer-songwriter who has independently released three full-length albums and two EPs. Her newest album "A Common Case of Disappearing," produced by Jacquire King, ...
Amory Kane
Amory Kane is an British-based American musician, most reknowned for his work in late 1960s "swinging London", perhaps for his single "Reflections of Your Face", which was covered by artists suc...
Amory Kane is an British-based American musician, most reknowned for his work in late 1960s "swinging London", perhaps for his single "Reflections of Your Face", which was covered by artists suc...
Ana Egge
Ana G. Egge (born September 20, 1976 Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Ana G. Egge (born September 20, 1976 Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Andrew Calhoun
Andrew Calhoun (born 1957, New Haven, Connecticut) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Andrew Calhoun (born 1957, New Haven, Connecticut) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Andru Bemis
Andru Bemis is an American musician from New Mexico, currently living in South Haven, Michigan.
Andru Bemis is an American musician from New Mexico, currently living in South Haven, Michigan.
Andy Statman
Andy Statman is a noted American Klezmer clarinetist and bluegrass/newgrass mandolinist.
Andy Statman is a noted American Klezmer clarinetist and bluegrass/newgrass mandolinist.
Anne Heaton
Anne Heaton is an American pop-influenced folk singer/songwriter and pianist from New York City.
Anne Heaton is an American pop-influenced folk singer/songwriter and pianist from New York City.
Annie Gallup
Annie Gallup is an American folk singer/songwriter who used to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan but moved to Santa Barbara, California in 2009.
Annie Gallup is an American folk singer/songwriter who used to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan but moved to Santa Barbara, California in 2009.
April Smith and the Great Picture Show
April Smith and the Great Picture Show are an American folk rock/indie pop group from Brooklyn, New York.
April Smith and the Great Picture Show are an American folk rock/indie pop group from Brooklyn, New York.
Art Thieme
Arthur "Art" Thieme (July 9, 1941 in Chicago, IL) is an American folk musician.
Arthur "Art" Thieme (July 9, 1941 in Chicago, IL) is an American folk musician.
Arthur Kylander
Arthur Arkadius Kylander (February 16, 1892-1968) was a Finnish American folk musician, singer, song-writer, mandolinist and member of the Industrial Workers of the World.
Arthur Arkadius Kylander (February 16, 1892-1968) was a Finnish American folk musician, singer, song-writer, mandolinist and member of the Industrial Workers of the World.
Barry Phillips
Barry Phillips is a musician, arranger and producer of many recordings of Celtic, world and American folk music on the Gourd Music label.
Barry Phillips is a musician, arranger and producer of many recordings of Celtic, world and American folk music on the Gourd Music label.
Ben Demerath
Ben Demerath is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Ben Demerath is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Bess Lomax Hawes
Bess Lomax Hawes (January 21, 1921 – November 27, 2009) was an American folk musician, folklorist, and researcher.
Bess Lomax Hawes (January 21, 1921 – November 27, 2009) was an American folk musician, folklorist, and researcher.
Betsy Rutherford
Betsy Rutherford was a performer of traditional music from the Appalachian Mountains who was known for her powerful, authentic singing style.
Betsy Rutherford was a performer of traditional music from the Appalachian Mountains who was known for her powerful, authentic singing style.
Bill Emerson (musician)
William Hundley "Bill" Emerson (born January 22, 1938 in Washington, D.C.) is an American five-string banjo player known for being one of the founding members of the original Country Gentlemen a...
William Hundley "Bill" Emerson (born January 22, 1938 in Washington, D.C.) is an American five-string banjo player known for being one of the founding members of the original Country Gentlemen a...
Bill Miller (musician)
Bill Miller (born January 23, 1955) is a Native American singer/songwriter of Mohican heritage.
Bill Miller (born January 23, 1955) is a Native American singer/songwriter of Mohican heritage.
Bill Morrissey
Bill Morrissey is an American folk singer/songwriter from New Hampshire.
Bill Morrissey is an American folk singer/songwriter from New Hampshire.
Bill Spence
Bill Spence (born August 12, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa) is a hammered dulcimer player from New York.
Bill Spence (born August 12, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa) is a hammered dulcimer player from New York.
Billy Jonas
Billy Jonas Asheville, NC resident Billy Jonas is a singer-songwriter, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist who works as both a general audience performer and family entertainer.
Billy Jonas Asheville, NC resident Billy Jonas is a singer-songwriter, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist who works as both a general audience performer and family entertainer.
Blind Alfred Reed
Blind Alfred Reed (born June 15, 1880 Floyd, Virginia - died January 17, 1956) was an American folk, country, and old-time musician.
Blind Alfred Reed (born June 15, 1880 Floyd, Virginia - died January 17, 1956) was an American folk, country, and old-time musician.
Bo Carter
Armenter "Bo Carter" Chatmon was an American early blues musician.
Armenter "Bo Carter" Chatmon was an American early blues musician.
Bob Flanagan
Bob Flanagan (December 26, 1952 – January 4, 1996) was an American performance artist, comic, writer, poet, and musician.
Bob Flanagan (December 26, 1952 – January 4, 1996) was an American performance artist, comic, writer, poet, and musician.
Bob Franke
Bob Franke (born July 25, 1947, Hamtramck, Michigan) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Bob Franke (born July 25, 1947, Hamtramck, Michigan) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Bob Gibson (musician)
Samuel Robert Gibson was a folk singer who led a folk music revival in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Samuel Robert Gibson was a folk singer who led a folk music revival in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Bob Martin (folk musician)
Bob Martin (born 1942, Lowell, Massachusetts) is an American folk singer-songwriter.
Bob Martin (born 1942, Lowell, Massachusetts) is an American folk singer-songwriter.
Breakin' Up Winter
Breakin' Up Winter is an old-time music 'retreat', a gathering of old-time string band musicians, which is celebrating its 15th year March 5–7, 2010, eschews the contest approach common to the l...
Breakin' Up Winter is an old-time music 'retreat', a gathering of old-time string band musicians, which is celebrating its 15th year March 5–7, 2010, eschews the contest approach common to the l...
Brenda Hunter
Brenda J. Hunter is an American musician and composer best known as a hammered dulcimer player.
Brenda J. Hunter is an American musician and composer best known as a hammered dulcimer player.
Brooks Williams
Brooks Williams (born November 10, 1958, Statesboro, Georgia) is an American acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter.
Brooks Williams (born November 10, 1958, Statesboro, Georgia) is an American acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter.
Caroline Aiken
Caroline Aiken (born August 8, 1955) is a singer and guitarist from Atlanta, Georgia whose work spans genres, from folk to blues to rock.
Caroline Aiken (born August 8, 1955) is a singer and guitarist from Atlanta, Georgia whose work spans genres, from folk to blues to rock.
Charlie King (folk singer)
Charlie King is a folk singer and activist.
Charlie King is a folk singer and activist.
Cheryl Wheeler
Cheryl Wheeler is an American singer-songwriter of contemporary folk music, based in New England.
Cheryl Wheeler is an American singer-songwriter of contemporary folk music, based in New England.
Chet Parker
Chet Parker (August, 1891–1975) was a hammered dulcimer player from Michigan.
Chet Parker (August, 1891–1975) was a hammered dulcimer player from Michigan.
Chris Bathgate
Chris Bathgate (born April 21, 1982) is an American indie folk singer-songwriter and musician.
Chris Bathgate (born April 21, 1982) is an American indie folk singer-songwriter and musician.
Chris Daring
Chris Daring is an American musician primarily known for her work as a performer and teacher of the Texas style of fiddling, a predominant style of fiddling in the United States.
Chris Daring is an American musician primarily known for her work as a performer and teacher of the Texas style of fiddling, a predominant style of fiddling in the United States.
Chris Iijima
Chris Kando Iijima was an Asian American folksinger, educator and legal scholar.
Chris Kando Iijima was an Asian American folksinger, educator and legal scholar.
Chris Smither
Chris Smither (born November 11, 1944, Miami, Florida) is an American folk/blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
Chris Smither (born November 11, 1944, Miami, Florida) is an American folk/blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
Chuck Brodsky
Chuck Brodsky is an American musician and singer-songwriter currently living in Asheville, North Carolina.
Chuck Brodsky is an American musician and singer-songwriter currently living in Asheville, North Carolina.
Colleen Sexton
Colleen Sexton is an American folk singer/songwriter, and the sister of musician Martin Sexton.
Colleen Sexton is an American folk singer/songwriter, and the sister of musician Martin Sexton.
Corinne West
Corinne West is an American singer-songwriter, born and raised in California, who started singing and writing songs at five years of age.
Corinne West is an American singer-songwriter, born and raised in California, who started singing and writing songs at five years of age.
Cosy Sheridan
Cosy Sheridan (born December 11, 1964 in Concord, New Hampshire) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Cosy Sheridan (born December 11, 1964 in Concord, New Hampshire) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Cynthia L. Stacey
Cynthia L. Stacey is a North Carolina singer-songwriter and artist.
Cynthia L. Stacey is a North Carolina singer-songwriter and artist.
D.C. Rice
Reverend D. C. Rice (born Barbour County, Alabama, c.1888; died Montgomery, Alabama, March 1973) was a preacher and singer.
Reverend D. C. Rice (born Barbour County, Alabama, c.1888; died Montgomery, Alabama, March 1973) was a preacher and singer.
Danny Schmidt
Danny Schmidt is an American singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas where he was born and raised and now lives with fellow musician and singer-songwriter Carrie Elkin.
Danny Schmidt is an American singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas where he was born and raised and now lives with fellow musician and singer-songwriter Carrie Elkin.
Darryl Purpose
Darryl Purpose is an American singer-songwriter folk musician, known for his narrative lyrics and fingerstyle guitar.
Darryl Purpose is an American singer-songwriter folk musician, known for his narrative lyrics and fingerstyle guitar.
Dave Guard
Donald David "Dave" Guard (born October 19, 1934, San Francisco, California - died March 22, 1991) was an American folk singer, songwriter, arranger and recording artist.
Donald David "Dave" Guard (born October 19, 1934, San Francisco, California - died March 22, 1991) was an American folk singer, songwriter, arranger and recording artist.
David "Buck" Wheat
David "Buck" Wheat (1922-1985) was an American folk and jazz musician, songwriter and recording artist.
David "Buck" Wheat (1922-1985) was an American folk and jazz musician, songwriter and recording artist.
David Coffin
David Coffin is a folk musician specializing in early music and sea music, based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
David Coffin is a folk musician specializing in early music and sea music, based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
David Massengill
David Massengill is an American folk singer/songwriter, guitar and appalachian dulcimer player.
David Massengill is an American folk singer/songwriter, guitar and appalachian dulcimer player.
David Schnaufer
David Schnaufer (ca. 1953 - August 23, 2006) was an American folk musician.
David Schnaufer (ca. 1953 - August 23, 2006) was an American folk musician.
David Wilcox (American musician)
David Patrick Wilcox (born 1958) is an American folk musician and singer-songwriter guitarist.
David Patrick Wilcox (born 1958) is an American folk musician and singer-songwriter guitarist.
Diane Ippel
Diane Ippel is an American musician and composer best known as a hammered dulcimer player since 1982.
Diane Ippel is an American musician and composer best known as a hammered dulcimer player since 1982.
Dick Burnett (musician)
Richard (Dick) Burnett (October 8, 1883 – January 23, 1977) was an American folk songwriter from Kentucky.
Richard (Dick) Burnett (October 8, 1883 – January 23, 1977) was an American folk songwriter from Kentucky.
Dick Justice (singer)
Dick Justice (1906 – September 12, 1962) was an American blues and folk musician, who hailed from West Virginia, United States.
Dick Justice (1906 – September 12, 1962) was an American blues and folk musician, who hailed from West Virginia, United States.
Earl Robinson
Earl Hawley Robinson was a singer-songwriter and composer from Seattle, Washington.
Earl Hawley Robinson was a singer-songwriter and composer from Seattle, Washington.
Elisa Randazzo
Elisa Randazzo is an American musician, songwriter and fashion designer based in California.
Elisa Randazzo is an American musician, songwriter and fashion designer based in California.
Ellis Paul
Ellis Paul (born Paul Plissey; January 14, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician.
Ellis Paul (born Paul Plissey; January 14, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician.
Eric "Red Mouth" Gebhardt
Eric "Red Mouth" Gebhardt is a singer/songwriter from Alabama (born in Vernon, Texas) who plays a blend of southern music that blends blues, broken-hearted honky tonk, Stonesy rock 'n' roll, wit...
Eric "Red Mouth" Gebhardt is a singer/songwriter from Alabama (born in Vernon, Texas) who plays a blend of southern music that blends blues, broken-hearted honky tonk, Stonesy rock 'n' roll, wit...
Eric Rigler
Eric Rigler is an American player of the Uilleann pipes, Great Highland Bagpipes, and tin whistle.
Eric Rigler is an American player of the Uilleann pipes, Great Highland Bagpipes, and tin whistle.
Erin McKeown
Erin McKeown (pronounced "mick-YONE") (born October 15, 1977) is an American multi-instrumentalist and folk-rock singer/songwriter.
Erin McKeown (pronounced "mick-YONE") (born October 15, 1977) is an American multi-instrumentalist and folk-rock singer/songwriter.
Essex Chanel
Essex Chanel a multi-genre musical project formed in 2005 in Chicago, Illinois by Travis Lee Wiggins.
Essex Chanel a multi-genre musical project formed in 2005 in Chicago, Illinois by Travis Lee Wiggins.
Estil C. Ball
Estil Cortez Ball was an American singer-songwriter, fingerstyle guitarist, and country gospel and folk musician from Rugby in Grayson County, Virginia.
Estil Cortez Ball was an American singer-songwriter, fingerstyle guitarist, and country gospel and folk musician from Rugby in Grayson County, Virginia.
Evan Carawan
Evan Carawan is a hammered dulcimer player in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Evan Carawan is a hammered dulcimer player in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Florence Reece
Florence Reece was an American social activist, poet, and folksong writer.
Florence Reece was an American social activist, poet, and folksong writer.
Frank Hamilton (musician)
Frank Hamilton (Born August 3, 1934) is an American folk musician and co-founder of the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, Illinois.
Frank Hamilton (Born August 3, 1934) is an American folk musician and co-founder of the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, Illinois.
Frank Proffitt
Frank Proffitt (June 1, 1913 – November 24, 1965) was an Appalachian old time banjoist and performer at the 1963 Newport Folk Festival.
Frank Proffitt (June 1, 1913 – November 24, 1965) was an Appalachian old time banjoist and performer at the 1963 Newport Folk Festival.
Fred Holstein
Fred Holstein was a folk music singer in Chicago, IL. Holstein was a prominent figure in the Chicago folk music scene in the 1970s.
Fred Holstein was a folk music singer in Chicago, IL. Holstein was a prominent figure in the Chicago folk music scene in the 1970s.
Gamble Rogers
James Gamble Rogers IV was a folk artist known for the recurring theme in his songs and stories about characters and places in a fictional Florida county.
James Gamble Rogers IV was a folk artist known for the recurring theme in his songs and stories about characters and places in a fictional Florida county.
Gary Ruley and Mule Train
Gary Ruley and Mule Train is an acoustic bluegrass band based in Lexington, Virginia who also play New Grass and Jazz music.
Gary Ruley and Mule Train is an acoustic bluegrass band based in Lexington, Virginia who also play New Grass and Jazz music.
Geoff Bartley
Geoff Bartley is an American acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter whose musical style combines roots, blues, jazz, and traditional folk.
Geoff Bartley is an American acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter whose musical style combines roots, blues, jazz, and traditional folk.
Gil Robbins
Gilbert Lee "Gil" Robbins (April 3, 1931 April 5, 2011) was an American folk singer, folk musician and actor.
Gilbert Lee "Gil" Robbins (April 3, 1931 April 5, 2011) was an American folk singer, folk musician and actor.
Gil Turner
Gil Turner (born Gilbert Strunk, May 6, 1933 – died September 23, 1974) was an American folk singer-songwriter, magazine editor, Shakespearean actor, political activist, and for a time, a ...
Gil Turner (born Gilbert Strunk, May 6, 1933 – died September 23, 1974) was an American folk singer-songwriter, magazine editor, Shakespearean actor, political activist, and for a time, a ...
Good Old Guard Gospel Singers
The Good Old Guard Gospel Singers are a bluegrass group from Garfield County, Colorado.
The Good Old Guard Gospel Singers are a bluegrass group from Garfield County, Colorado.
Gordon Bok
Gordon Bok (born October 31, 1939) is a folklorist and singer/songwriter who grew up in Camden, Maine.
Gordon Bok (born October 31, 1939) is a folklorist and singer/songwriter who grew up in Camden, Maine.
Gordon Friesen
Gordon Friesen (born March 3, 1909, in Weatherford, Oklahoma - 1996) and wife Agnes Sis Cunningham were the founders of Broadside, the political song magazine that first published many of th...
Gordon Friesen (born March 3, 1909, in Weatherford, Oklahoma - 1996) and wife Agnes Sis Cunningham were the founders of Broadside, the political song magazine that first published many of th...
Greg Brown (folk musician)
Gregory Dane Brown is a folk musician from the Hacklebarney region of southeast Iowa.
Gregory Dane Brown is a folk musician from the Hacklebarney region of southeast Iowa.
Gregg Andrews
Gregg Andrews (born 1950) is a professor of history and labor historian at Texas State University.
Gregg Andrews (born 1950) is a professor of history and labor historian at Texas State University.
Gregg Cagno
Gregg Cagno is an American songwriter and touring performer in the singer/songwriter and folk genres.
Gregg Cagno is an American songwriter and touring performer in the singer/songwriter and folk genres.
Guy Van Duser
Guy Van Duser (born 1948) is an American folk/jazz guitarist.
Guy Van Duser (born 1948) is an American folk/jazz guitarist.
Haley Bonar
Haley Bonar is an American alternative country singer-songwriter who hails from South Dakota.
Haley Bonar is an American alternative country singer-songwriter who hails from South Dakota.
Hans Olson
Hans Olson is an American musician and songwriter, originally from San Bernardino, California, though he now resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Hans Olson is an American musician and songwriter, originally from San Bernardino, California, though he now resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Happy Traum
Happy Traum (b. Harry Peter Traum, May 9, 1938, The Bronx, New York City) is an American folk musician who started playing music in the Fifties.
Happy Traum (b. Harry Peter Traum, May 9, 1938, The Bronx, New York City) is an American folk musician who started playing music in the Fifties.
Hiski Salomaa
Hiski Salomaa, born Hiskias Möttö (May 17, 1891 in Kangasniemi, Finland – July 7, 1957 in New York City, USA) was a Finnish American folk singer and song writer.
Hiski Salomaa, born Hiskias Möttö (May 17, 1891 in Kangasniemi, Finland – July 7, 1957 in New York City, USA) was a Finnish American folk singer and song writer.
Homer Ledford
Homer C. Ledford (September 26, 1927 – December 11, 2006) was an instrument maker and bluegrass musician from Kentucky who specialized in making dulcimers.
Homer C. Ledford (September 26, 1927 – December 11, 2006) was an instrument maker and bluegrass musician from Kentucky who specialized in making dulcimers.
Jack Hardy (singer-songwriter)
John Studebaker "Jack" Hardy (November 23, 1947 – March 11, 2011) was an American lyrical singer–songwriter and playwright based in Greenwich Village, who was influential as a writer, performer,...
John Studebaker "Jack" Hardy (November 23, 1947 – March 11, 2011) was an American lyrical singer–songwriter and playwright based in Greenwich Village, who was influential as a writer, performer,...
Jack Hardy (singer–songwriter)
John Studebaker "Jack" Hardy (November 23, 1947 – March 11, 2011) was an American lyrical singer–songwriter and playwright based in Greenwich Village, who was influential as a writer, performer,...
John Studebaker "Jack" Hardy (November 23, 1947 – March 11, 2011) was an American lyrical singer–songwriter and playwright based in Greenwich Village, who was influential as a writer, performer,...
Jacqueline Steiner
Jacqueline Steiner (born c. 1924) is an American folk singer, songwriter and social activist.
Jacqueline Steiner (born c. 1924) is an American folk singer, songwriter and social activist.
Jake Armerding
Jake Armerding is an American folk musician and multi-instrumentalist from Boston, Massachusetts.
Jake Armerding is an American folk musician and multi-instrumentalist from Boston, Massachusetts.
Jane Bowers
Jane Bowers (May 29, 1921 – June 18, 2000) was a Texas folk singer and songwriter best known for her composition "Remember the Alamo".
Jane Bowers (May 29, 1921 – June 18, 2000) was a Texas folk singer and songwriter best known for her composition "Remember the Alamo".
Jason Webley
Jason Webley is an American musician who began as a busker, playing accordion in the streets of Seattle, Washington, but has since moved in-doors and on stage, playing various venues.
Jason Webley is an American musician who began as a busker, playing accordion in the streets of Seattle, Washington, but has since moved in-doors and on stage, playing various venues.
Jay Ansill
Jay Ansill is a composer and folk musician, known primarily as a Celtic harpist and fiddler.
Jay Ansill is a composer and folk musician, known primarily as a Celtic harpist and fiddler.
Jay Ungar
Jay Ungar is an American folk musician and composer.
Jay Ungar is an American folk musician and composer.
Jean Ritchie
Jean Ritchie is an American folk music singer, songwriter, and Appalachian dulcimer player.
Jean Ritchie is an American folk music singer, songwriter, and Appalachian dulcimer player.
Jefferson Pepper
Jefferson Pepper is an American singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist and social/environmental activist.
Jefferson Pepper is an American singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist and social/environmental activist.
Jennifer Kimball
Jennifer Kimball is a vocalist and songwriter who is notable for being part of the acclaimed folk duo The Story.
Jennifer Kimball is a vocalist and songwriter who is notable for being part of the acclaimed folk duo The Story.
Jennifer Leonhardt
Jennifer Leonhardt (pronounced 'len-hart', born Jennifer Gilmartin August 17, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter.
Jennifer Leonhardt (pronounced 'len-hart', born Jennifer Gilmartin August 17, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter.
Jeremy James (singer/songwriter)
Jeremy James is a singer/songwriter based in Albany, NY (born Rison, Arkansas 1977).
Jeremy James is a singer/songwriter based in Albany, NY (born Rison, Arkansas 1977).
Jerry Bryant (songwriter)
Jerry Bryant is a professional folk music performer specializing in maritime music.
Jerry Bryant is a professional folk music performer specializing in maritime music.
Jerry Yester
Jerry Yester (born 9 January 1943, Birmingham, Alabama) is an American folk rock musician, record producer, and arranger.
Jerry Yester (born 9 January 1943, Birmingham, Alabama) is an American folk rock musician, record producer, and arranger.
Jesca Hoop
Jesca Ada Hoop is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Northern California, who writes and performs in diverse musical styles.
Jesca Ada Hoop is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Northern California, who writes and performs in diverse musical styles.
Jim Abel
Jim Abel (born March 1, 1947) is an American singer-songwriter born in Independence, Missouri.
Jim Abel (born March 1, 1947) is an American singer-songwriter born in Independence, Missouri.
Jim and Jean
Jim and Jean, composed of Jim Glover (born 1942) and Jean Ray (1941–2007) were an American folk music duo, who performed and recorded music from the early to the late 1960s.
Jim and Jean, composed of Jim Glover (born 1942) and Jean Ray (1941–2007) were an American folk music duo, who performed and recorded music from the early to the late 1960s.
Jim Blum
Jim Blum is a folk music DJ on WKSU-FM in Kent, Ohio, where he has produced shows for over 25 years in addition to producing shows for Internet radio Folk Alley since its inception in 2003.
Jim Blum is a folk music DJ on WKSU-FM in Kent, Ohio, where he has produced shows for over 25 years in addition to producing shows for Internet radio Folk Alley since its inception in 2003.
Jim Hendricks (musician)
James "Jim" Hendricks is an American folk musician.
James "Jim" Hendricks is an American folk musician.
Jim Henry (musician)
Fans first discovered Jim Henry in the Sundogs, an eclectic "swamp-boogie-swing" group that was one of New England's hottest touring club and dance hall bands in the late 80's/early 90's.
Fans first discovered Jim Henry in the Sundogs, an eclectic "swamp-boogie-swing" group that was one of New England's hottest touring club and dance hall bands in the late 80's/early 90's.
Jim Infantino
Jim Infantino is an American singer-songwriter and leader of the band Jim's Big Ego, as well as being a graphic designer, web designer, poet, and stalwart of the Boston folk scene.
Jim Infantino is an American singer-songwriter and leader of the band Jim's Big Ego, as well as being a graphic designer, web designer, poet, and stalwart of the Boston folk scene.
Jim Savarino (musician)
Jim Savarino (born 1954 in Wheeling, West Virginia) is an American musician and singer-songwriter born in Wheeling, West Virginia, currently living in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Jim Savarino (born 1954 in Wheeling, West Virginia) is an American musician and singer-songwriter born in Wheeling, West Virginia, currently living in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Jim Wearne
Jim Wearne (1950 - ) is a Cornish-American singer-songwriter.
Jim Wearne (1950 - ) is a Cornish-American singer-songwriter.
Jody Stecher
Jody Stecher (born June 1, 1946) is an American singer and musician, who plays bluegrass and old-time music on banjo, mandolin, fiddle and guitar, and Dagar-vani dhrupad on the sursringar, a ra...
Jody Stecher (born June 1, 1946) is an American singer and musician, who plays bluegrass and old-time music on banjo, mandolin, fiddle and guitar, and Dagar-vani dhrupad on the sursringar, a ra...
Joe Bethancourt
W.J. (Joe) Bethancourt III (born 1946) is a traditional American musician (a player of folk music), based in Phoenix, Arizona.
W.J. (Joe) Bethancourt III (born 1946) is a traditional American musician (a player of folk music), based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Joe Gannon
Joe Gannon is a Philadelphia native, recording producer, director, musical stage lighting and production designer.
Joe Gannon is a Philadelphia native, recording producer, director, musical stage lighting and production designer.
Joe Purdy
Joe Purdy is an American folk singer-songwriter who has recorded and released ten albums in eight years.
Joe Purdy is an American folk singer-songwriter who has recorded and released ten albums in eight years.
Joel Sweeney
Joel Walker Sweeney (1810 – October 29, 1860), also known as Joe Sweeney, was a musician and early blackface minstrel performer.
Joel Walker Sweeney (1810 – October 29, 1860), also known as Joe Sweeney, was a musician and early blackface minstrel performer.
Joemy Wilson
Joemy Wilson is a hammered dulcimer player from New Haven, Connecticut.
Joemy Wilson is a hammered dulcimer player from New Haven, Connecticut.
John Hartford
John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) was an American folk, country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his w...
John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) was an American folk, country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his w...
John Hickman (musician)
John Hickman (b. October 7, 1942) is an American five-string banjo player known for his clean picking and occasional ragtime influenced style.
John Hickman (b. October 7, 1942) is an American five-string banjo player known for his clean picking and occasional ragtime influenced style.
John Langstaff
John Langstaff (December 24, 1920 - December 13, 2005), a concert baritone, and early music revivalist was the founder of the Northeast United States tradition of the Christmas Revels, as well a...
John Langstaff (December 24, 1920 - December 13, 2005), a concert baritone, and early music revivalist was the founder of the Northeast United States tradition of the Christmas Revels, as well a...
John Roberts (musician)
John Roberts (b. 1940s) is an English musician residing in Schenectady, New York.
John Roberts (b. 1940s) is an English musician residing in Schenectady, New York.
John Statz
John Statz is a folksinger/singer-songwriter, currently residing in Denver, Colorado, though he is originally from Wisconsin.
John Statz is a folksinger/singer-songwriter, currently residing in Denver, Colorado, though he is originally from Wisconsin.
Jolie Christine Rickman
Jolie Christine Rickman (July 9, 1970 – January 19, 2005) was an American feminist, humanitarian, and social activist born in Los Angeles, California.
Jolie Christine Rickman (July 9, 1970 – January 19, 2005) was an American feminist, humanitarian, and social activist born in Los Angeles, California.
Jolie Holland
Jolie Holland is an American singer and performer who combines elements of folk, traditional, country, rock, jazz, and blues.
Jolie Holland is an American singer and performer who combines elements of folk, traditional, country, rock, jazz, and blues.
Jon Campbell
Jon Campbell is a United States musician and songwriter based in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Jon Campbell is a United States musician and songwriter based in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Jon Shain
Jon Shain (born Jonathan Bruce Shain, November 18, 1967, Haverhill, Massachusetts) is an American folk musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter and recording artist.
Jon Shain (born Jonathan Bruce Shain, November 18, 1967, Haverhill, Massachusetts) is an American folk musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter and recording artist.
Jon Sholle
Jon Sholle, born April 2, 1949 in New York City, is an American guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and musician who plays mainly jazz, bluegrass, rock, country, roots music, and folk music.
Jon Sholle, born April 2, 1949 in New York City, is an American guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and musician who plays mainly jazz, bluegrass, rock, country, roots music, and folk music.
Jonathan Byrd (musician)
Jonathan Byrd is an American singer-songwriter based in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Jonathan Byrd is an American singer-songwriter based in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Josephine Foster
Josephine Foster is an American modern folk singer-songwriter and musician from Colorado.
Josephine Foster is an American modern folk singer-songwriter and musician from Colorado.
Kate Campbell
Kate Campbell (born October 31, 1961 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Kate Campbell (born October 31, 1961 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Kate Jacobs
Kate Jacobs (born January 11, 1959, Alexandria, Virginia) is an American singer-songwriter.
Kate Jacobs (born January 11, 1959, Alexandria, Virginia) is an American singer-songwriter.
Kenny Klein
Kenny Klein (born 1955 in New York City) is a Celtic, Folk and Country musician, a published author, playwright, actor and poet, and an elder and a High Priest in the Blue Star tradition of Wicca.
Kenny Klein (born 1955 in New York City) is a Celtic, Folk and Country musician, a published author, playwright, actor and poet, and an elder and a High Priest in the Blue Star tradition of Wicca.
Kenny Kosek
Kenny Kosek, born in 1949 in The Bronx, New York, is an American fiddler who plays bluegrass, country, klezmer, folk music and roots music.
Kenny Kosek, born in 1949 in The Bronx, New York, is an American fiddler who plays bluegrass, country, klezmer, folk music and roots music.
Kenny Malone
Kenny Malone is an American drummer/percussionist from Nashville, Tennessee.
Kenny Malone is an American drummer/percussionist from Nashville, Tennessee.
Kristina Olsen
Kristina Olsen (born May 26, 1957, San Francisco, California) is a American contemporary folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her sometimes humorous, heartfelt and sometime...
Kristina Olsen (born May 26, 1957, San Francisco, California) is a American contemporary folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her sometimes humorous, heartfelt and sometime...
Laura Gibson
Laura Gibson is a Portland-area folk singer and songwriter.
Laura Gibson is a Portland-area folk singer and songwriter.
Lauren Shera
Lauren Shera spent her early life in New York surrounded by a wide range of musicians.
Lauren Shera spent her early life in New York surrounded by a wide range of musicians.
Laurie Geltman
Laurie Geltman (born in Baltimore and raised in Boston), is an American rock singer/songwriter.
Laurie Geltman (born in Baltimore and raised in Boston), is an American rock singer/songwriter.
Len Chandler
Len Hunt Chandler, Jr., better known as Len Chandler, is a folk musician from Akron, Ohio.
Len Hunt Chandler, Jr., better known as Len Chandler, is a folk musician from Akron, Ohio.
Linda Perhacs
Linda Perhacs is an American psychedelic folk singer, who released her only album Parallelograms in 1970 to scant notice or sales.
Linda Perhacs is an American psychedelic folk singer, who released her only album Parallelograms in 1970 to scant notice or sales.
Lindsay Mac
Lindsay Mac is a singer/songwriter/cellist raised in Iowa City, Iowa and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Lindsay Mac is a singer/songwriter/cellist raised in Iowa City, Iowa and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Lisa Moscatiello
Lisa Moscatiello is an American singer who is part of the Washington, DC area music scene.
Lisa Moscatiello is an American singer who is part of the Washington, DC area music scene.
Loraine Wyman
Loraine Wyman (1885–1937) was an American folksinger, dulcimer player, and music collector.
Loraine Wyman (1885–1937) was an American folksinger, dulcimer player, and music collector.
Lorraine Garland
Lorraine Garland (born 15 February 1963) is a folk musician from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lorraine Garland (born 15 February 1963) is a folk musician from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lucy Kaplansky
Lucy Kaplansky (born February 16, 1960) is an American folk musician based in New York City.
Lucy Kaplansky (born February 16, 1960) is an American folk musician based in New York City.
Maggie Sansone
Maggie Sansone is a hammered dulcimer player and recording artist from Miami, Florida.
Maggie Sansone is a hammered dulcimer player and recording artist from Miami, Florida.
Maggie Simpson (musician)
Maggie Simpson is a singer-songwriter from the Mountain West of the United States.
Maggie Simpson is a singer-songwriter from the Mountain West of the United States.
Mark Erelli
Mark Erelli (born 1974) is an American folk singer/songwriter from Reading, Massachusetts.
Mark Erelli (born 1974) is an American folk singer/songwriter from Reading, Massachusetts.
Martin Espino
Martin Espino is a Mexican-American musician and composer of indigenous Yaqui and Tepehuano ancestry from Whittier, California.
Martin Espino is a Mexican-American musician and composer of indigenous Yaqui and Tepehuano ancestry from Whittier, California.
Martin Sexton
Martin Sexton (born March 2, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and producer originally from Syracuse, New York.
Martin Sexton (born March 2, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and producer originally from Syracuse, New York.
Max Johnston
Max Johnston is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work on fiddle, Dobro, banjo, and mandolin with the bands Uncle Tupelo, Wilco and more recently, The Gourds.
Max Johnston is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known for his work on fiddle, Dobro, banjo, and mandolin with the bands Uncle Tupelo, Wilco and more recently, The Gourds.
Meg Hutchinson
Meg Hutchinson (born 1978, South Egremont, Massachusetts) is an American folk singer songwriter.
Meg Hutchinson (born 1978, South Egremont, Massachusetts) is an American folk singer songwriter.
Megon McDonough
Megon McDonough (formerly Megan McDonough) is an American folk/cabaret singer-songwriter and actress, from Chicago, Illinois.
Megon McDonough (formerly Megan McDonough) is an American folk/cabaret singer-songwriter and actress, from Chicago, Illinois.
Meridian Green
Meridan Green is a California-based folk musician, and one half of Parsons Green, a collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Gene Parsons, former drummer with The Byrds.
Meridan Green is a California-based folk musician, and one half of Parsons Green, a collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Gene Parsons, former drummer with The Byrds.
Michael J. Merenda, Jr.
Michael J. Merenda, Jr. is a singer-songwriter with the American folk band, the Mammals.
Michael J. Merenda, Jr. is a singer-songwriter with the American folk band, the Mammals.
Mike Compton (musician)
Mike Compton (born February 29, 1956 in Meridian, Mississippi) is an American bluegrass mandolin player and former protege of the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe.
Mike Compton (born February 29, 1956 in Meridian, Mississippi) is an American bluegrass mandolin player and former protege of the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe.
Mike Seeger
Mike Seeger was an American folk musician and folklorist.
Mike Seeger was an American folk musician and folklorist.
Mike Tamburo
Mike Tamburo is an independent musician, film maker, inventor, instrument builder, story teller, writer, psychonaut, Kundalini Yoga devotee, Reiki practitioner, installation artist, painter, org...
Mike Tamburo is an independent musician, film maker, inventor, instrument builder, story teller, writer, psychonaut, Kundalini Yoga devotee, Reiki practitioner, installation artist, painter, org...
Mollie O'Brien
Mollie O'Brien is an Americana, bluegrass, R&B, and folk singer from Wheeling, West Virginia.
Mollie O'Brien is an Americana, bluegrass, R&B, and folk singer from Wheeling, West Virginia.
Molly Mason
Molly Mason is an American musician and composer.
Molly Mason is an American musician and composer.
Namoli Brennet
Namoli Brennet is a Tucson-based trans/genderqueer singer-songwriter who has been touring the United States since 2002 when she released her first album, Boy in a Dress.
Namoli Brennet is a Tucson-based trans/genderqueer singer-songwriter who has been touring the United States since 2002 when she released her first album, Boy in a Dress.
New Lost City Ramblers
The New Lost City Ramblers is a contemporary old-time string band that formed in New York City in 1958 during the Folk Revival.
The New Lost City Ramblers is a contemporary old-time string band that formed in New York City in 1958 during the Folk Revival.
Nick Castro
Nick Castro is a folk, psych folk, traditional and experimental musician and member of the Young Elders.
Nick Castro is a folk, psych folk, traditional and experimental musician and member of the Young Elders.
Nigel Wright (musician)
Nigel Wright is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer who plays guitar, piano and percussion.
Nigel Wright is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer who plays guitar, piano and percussion.
Nini Camps
Nini Camps is a Cuban-American folk rock singer-songwriter, who performs as a soloist, with her band Lovepie, and with the Acoustic Girl Circle.
Nini Camps is a Cuban-American folk rock singer-songwriter, who performs as a soloist, with her band Lovepie, and with the Acoustic Girl Circle.
Norman Blake (American musician)
Norman Blake (born March 10, 1938 in Chattanooga, Tennessee) is an instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter.
Norman Blake (born March 10, 1938 in Chattanooga, Tennessee) is an instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter.
Nowell Sing We Clear
Nowell Sing We Clear is a four member musical group that performs an annual yuletide concert series.
Nowell Sing We Clear is a four member musical group that performs an annual yuletide concert series.
Odetta & Larry
Odetta & Larry was a short-lived blues-folk duo in the mid-1950s.
Odetta & Larry was a short-lived blues-folk duo in the mid-1950s.
One Little Plane
One Little Plane is folk artist Kathryn Bint.
One Little Plane is folk artist Kathryn Bint.
Pat Wictor
Pat Wictor is a Venezuelan-born American blues and folk musician, guitarist, singer/songwriter, and recording artist.
Pat Wictor is a Venezuelan-born American blues and folk musician, guitarist, singer/songwriter, and recording artist.
Paul Van Arsdale
Paul Van Arsdale (born October 19, 1920 in northwestern Pennsylvania) is a hammered dulcimer player from North Tonawanda in upstate New York.
Paul Van Arsdale (born October 19, 1920 in northwestern Pennsylvania) is a hammered dulcimer player from North Tonawanda in upstate New York.
Penny Nichols
Penny Nichols (born December 26, 1947) is an American folk musician and songwriter.
Penny Nichols (born December 26, 1947) is an American folk musician and songwriter.
Pete Droge
Pete Droge is an American alternative/folk rock musician from Vashon Island in Washington State's Puget Sound.
Pete Droge is an American alternative/folk rock musician from Vashon Island in Washington State's Puget Sound.
Pete Seeger
Peter "Pete" Seeger (born May 3, 1919) is an American folk singer and an iconic figure in the mid-20th-century American folk music revival.
Peter "Pete" Seeger (born May 3, 1919) is an American folk singer and an iconic figure in the mid-20th-century American folk music revival.
Peter Breinholt
Peter Breinholt (b. March 31, 1969 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania) is a recording artist popular in the Salt Lake City, Utah local music scene.
Peter Breinholt (b. March 31, 1969 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania) is a recording artist popular in the Salt Lake City, Utah local music scene.
Peter Keane
Peter Keane is an American blues/folk musician, currently living in Austin, Texas and working as a librarian at the University of Texas at Austin.
Peter Keane is an American blues/folk musician, currently living in Austin, Texas and working as a librarian at the University of Texas at Austin.
Pieta Brown
Pieta Brown is an American musician and singer-songwriter who has released four critically acclaimed albums and three EPs. She has performed and written songs with artists such as Mark Knopfler...
Pieta Brown is an American musician and singer-songwriter who has released four critically acclaimed albums and three EPs. She has performed and written songs with artists such as Mark Knopfler...
Precious Bryant
Precious Bryant (born Precious Bussey, January 4, 1942, Talbot County, Georgia) is an American country blues, gospel, and folk musician.
Precious Bryant (born Precious Bussey, January 4, 1942, Talbot County, Georgia) is an American country blues, gospel, and folk musician.
Randy Sparks
Randy Sparks (b. 29 July 1933, Leavenworth, Kansas) is a musician, singer-songwriter and founder of The New Christy Minstrels and The Back Porch Majority.
Randy Sparks (b. 29 July 1933, Leavenworth, Kansas) is a musician, singer-songwriter and founder of The New Christy Minstrels and The Back Porch Majority.
Ratsy
Ratsy (real name Patty Kemp; born in Jackson, Michigan) is a folk singer/songwriter who was part of the Boston folk scene.
Ratsy (real name Patty Kemp; born in Jackson, Michigan) is a folk singer/songwriter who was part of the Boston folk scene.
Ray Alden
Ray Alden was active in the Old Time Music community for nearly 40 years.
Ray Alden was active in the Old Time Music community for nearly 40 years.
Rio en Medio
Rio en Medio (Spanish for river in between) is the pseudonym of singer and baritone ukulelist Danielle Stech-Homsy.
Rio en Medio (Spanish for river in between) is the pseudonym of singer and baritone ukulelist Danielle Stech-Homsy.
Robert Blake (folk singer)
Robert Sarazin Blake, now more commonly known by his middle name and surname, Sarazin Blake, is an American singer-songwriter hailing from Bellingham, WA. Blake is generally considered a folk mu...
Robert Sarazin Blake, now more commonly known by his middle name and surname, Sarazin Blake, is an American singer-songwriter hailing from Bellingham, WA. Blake is generally considered a folk mu...
Robert Claiborne
Robert Watson Claiborne, Jr. American folk singer, labor organizer and writer.
Robert Watson Claiborne, Jr. American folk singer, labor organizer and writer.
Roberts and Barrand
Roberts and Barrand is a musical group formed in 1969 by John Roberts and Tony Barrand while they were graduate students in psychology at Cornell University.
Roberts and Barrand is a musical group formed in 1969 by John Roberts and Tony Barrand while they were graduate students in psychology at Cornell University.
Robin Batteau
Robin Batteau (born on 12 January 1948) is an American Grammy-winning, Emmy-winning, Clio-winning, and Oscar-nominated composer, singer-songwriter-soloist and music producer.
Robin Batteau (born on 12 January 1948) is an American Grammy-winning, Emmy-winning, Clio-winning, and Oscar-nominated composer, singer-songwriter-soloist and music producer.
Rod MacDonald
Rod MacDonald (born August 17, 1948, Southington, Connecticut) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Rod MacDonald (born August 17, 1948, Southington, Connecticut) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Roger Manning
Roger Manning is a New York City based singer-songwriter who plays an aggressive acoustic style of music.
Roger Manning is a New York City based singer-songwriter who plays an aggressive acoustic style of music.
Roger Sprung
Roger Sprung (born August 29, 1930, in New York City) is an American banjo player and teacher best known for introducing authentic bluegrass banjo picking styles to the folk music community in t...
Roger Sprung (born August 29, 1930, in New York City) is an American banjo player and teacher best known for introducing authentic bluegrass banjo picking styles to the folk music community in t...
Sally Fingerett
Sally Fingerett (born on December 25, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Sally Fingerett (born on December 25, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Sally Jaye
Sally Jaye is an American folk singer-songwriter who has recorded one major solo album, "Amarillo," but has also appeared on several other albums as a member of a group.
Sally Jaye is an American folk singer-songwriter who has recorded one major solo album, "Amarillo," but has also appeared on several other albums as a member of a group.
Sam Amidon
Sam Amidon (who also produced one album under the name "Samamidon") is an American independent folk artist born in Brattleboro, Vermont, June 3, 1981.
Sam Amidon (who also produced one album under the name "Samamidon") is an American independent folk artist born in Brattleboro, Vermont, June 3, 1981.
Sam Gary
Sam Gary (February 19, 1917 – July 20, 1986) was an African-American blues, spiritual and folk singer, who to the wider public is known for his long-lasting musical co-operation with Josh ...
Sam Gary (February 19, 1917 – July 20, 1986) was an African-American blues, spiritual and folk singer, who to the wider public is known for his long-lasting musical co-operation with Josh ...
Sam Rizzetta
Sam Rizzetta (born May 23, 1942) is a hammered dulcimer player, builder, and designer originally from Chicago, and now living in Inwood, West Virginia.
Sam Rizzetta (born May 23, 1942) is a hammered dulcimer player, builder, and designer originally from Chicago, and now living in Inwood, West Virginia.
Sandy Bull
Alexander "Sandy" Bull (February 25, 1941 – April 11, 2001) was an American folk musician who was active from the late 1950s until his death.
Alexander "Sandy" Bull (February 25, 1941 – April 11, 2001) was an American folk musician who was active from the late 1950s until his death.
Sanford Faulkner
Colonel Sanford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner (1806–1874) was an American teller of tall tales, fiddle player, and composer of the popular fiddle tune "The Arkansas Traveler", which was the State song of ...
Colonel Sanford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner (1806–1874) was an American teller of tall tales, fiddle player, and composer of the popular fiddle tune "The Arkansas Traveler", which was the State song of ...
Sara Hickman
Sara Hickman (born March 1, 1963) is a rock/folk/pop/children's music singer, songwriter, and artist.
Sara Hickman (born March 1, 1963) is a rock/folk/pop/children's music singer, songwriter, and artist.
Schuyler Fisk
Schuyler Elizabeth Fisk (pronounced “Sky-ler”; born July 8, 1982) is an American actress and singer-songwriter.
Schuyler Elizabeth Fisk (pronounced “Sky-ler”; born July 8, 1982) is an American actress and singer-songwriter.
Scott Avett
Scott Yancey Avett (born 1976) is one of the lead singers and founding members of the folk-rock band, The Avett Brothers.
Scott Yancey Avett (born 1976) is one of the lead singers and founding members of the folk-rock band, The Avett Brothers.
Seth Avett
Timothy Seth Avett (born 1980) is one of the lead singers and founding members of the folk-rock band The Avett Brothers.
Timothy Seth Avett (born 1980) is one of the lead singers and founding members of the folk-rock band The Avett Brothers.
Shira Kammen
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Shira Kammen received her degree in music from the University of California, Berkeley and studied vielle with Margriet Tindemans.
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Shira Kammen received her degree in music from the University of California, Berkeley and studied vielle with Margriet Tindemans.
Si Kahn
Si Kahn (born April 23, 1944) is an American singer-songwriter, activist, and founder and former executive director of Grassroots Leadership.
Si Kahn (born April 23, 1944) is an American singer-songwriter, activist, and founder and former executive director of Grassroots Leadership.
Simon Joyner
Simon Joyner (born 1971) is a singer-songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
Simon Joyner (born 1971) is a singer-songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
Sons of the Never Wrong
The Sons of the Never Wrong is a Chicago-based folk music trio; founded in 1992.
The Sons of the Never Wrong is a Chicago-based folk music trio; founded in 1992.
Stephen Seifert
Stephen Seifert (born on September 29, 1973) is an American folk musician and virtuoso of the Appalachian dulcimer.
Stephen Seifert (born on September 29, 1973) is an American folk musician and virtuoso of the Appalachian dulcimer.
Stephen Wade (musician)
Stephen Wade (born 1953) is an American folk musician, writer, and researcher.
Stephen Wade (born 1953) is an American folk musician, writer, and researcher.
Steve Brooks (singer)
Steve Brooks is an American folk singer/songwriter from Texas, who writes humorous and political songs.
Steve Brooks is an American folk singer/songwriter from Texas, who writes humorous and political songs.
Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens was an American singer-songwriter and musician born in Detroit, Michigan.
Sufjan Stevens was an American singer-songwriter and musician born in Detroit, Michigan.
Susan Herndon
Susan Herndon is an American singer-songwriter from Tulsa, Oklahoma, labelled by Tulsa World as being among a group of the "region's most talented musicians."
Susan Herndon is an American singer-songwriter from Tulsa, Oklahoma, labelled by Tulsa World as being among a group of the "region's most talented musicians."
Terry Kitchen
Terry Kitchen (born Max Pokrivchak in Phillipsburg, New Jersey) is an American folk singer-songwriter.
Terry Kitchen (born Max Pokrivchak in Phillipsburg, New Jersey) is an American folk singer-songwriter.
The Biscuit Burners
The Biscuit Burners are an Original bluegrass /Americana band from Weaverville, North Carolina (United States).
The Biscuit Burners are an Original bluegrass /Americana band from Weaverville, North Carolina (United States).
The Isaacs
The Isaacs are a country and bluegrass gospel music group consisting of mother Lily Isaacs, and daughters Becky and Sonya Isaacs and son Ben Isaacs, along with John Bowman (husband of Becky Isaa...
The Isaacs are a country and bluegrass gospel music group consisting of mother Lily Isaacs, and daughters Becky and Sonya Isaacs and son Ben Isaacs, along with John Bowman (husband of Becky Isaa...
The Kingston Trio
The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to late 1960s.
The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to late 1960s.
The Wellingtons (folk group)
The Wellingtons were a folk singing group who performed the title songs for multiple television programs, including "Gilligan's Island" and "Davy Crockett."
The Wellingtons were a folk singing group who performed the title songs for multiple television programs, including "Gilligan's Island" and "Davy Crockett."
Thomasina Winslow
Thomasina Winslow is an American blues musician from the Albany, New York area, and the daughter of folk musician Tom Winslow.
Thomasina Winslow is an American blues musician from the Albany, New York area, and the daughter of folk musician Tom Winslow.
Tim O'Brien (musician)
Tim O'Brien (born March 16, 1954 in Wheeling, West Virginia) is an American country and bluegrass musician.
Tim O'Brien (born March 16, 1954 in Wheeling, West Virginia) is an American country and bluegrass musician.
Tom Flannery
Tom Flannery (born July 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and playwright from Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States.
Tom Flannery (born July 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and playwright from Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States.
Tom Jans
Tom Jans (1948 - 1984) was a folk musician from San Jose, California.
Tom Jans (1948 - 1984) was a folk musician from San Jose, California.
Tom Paley
Tom Paley is an American guitarist, banjo-player and fiddle player Tom Paley was born and raised in New York City.
Tom Paley is an American guitarist, banjo-player and fiddle player Tom Paley was born and raised in New York City.
Tom Paxton
Thomas Richard "Tom" Paxton (born October 31, 1937) is an American folk singer and singer-songwriter who has been writing, performing and recording music for fifty years.
Thomas Richard "Tom" Paxton (born October 31, 1937) is an American folk singer and singer-songwriter who has been writing, performing and recording music for fifty years.
Tom Shaka
Tom Shaka (April 9, 1953, Middletown, Connecticut) is an American blues singer–songwriter.
Tom Shaka (April 9, 1953, Middletown, Connecticut) is an American blues singer–songwriter.
Tony Barrand
Dr. Anthony Grant Barrand (born 1940s in England) is an academic and musician residing in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Dr. Anthony Grant Barrand (born 1940s in England) is an academic and musician residing in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Travis Edmonson
Travis Edmonson (September 23, 1932 – May 9, 2009) was an American folk singer, who performed both as a soloist and in the group Bud and Travis.
Travis Edmonson (September 23, 1932 – May 9, 2009) was an American folk singer, who performed both as a soloist and in the group Bud and Travis.
Twig the Fairy
Twig Oaklyn Flewinia Thistlebottom, better known as Twig the Fairy, is a mimed fairy character at Renaissance fairs around the United States.
Twig Oaklyn Flewinia Thistlebottom, better known as Twig the Fairy, is a mimed fairy character at Renaissance fairs around the United States.
Tyler Blanski
Tyler Blanski is an American author, musician, and record producer based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Tyler Blanski is an American author, musician, and record producer based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Uncle Charlie Osborne
Charles Nelson Osborne, (December 26, 1890 – May 27, 1992), affectionately known as "Uncle Charlie," was a musician in the Appalachian Mountains of southwest Virginia.
Charles Nelson Osborne, (December 26, 1890 – May 27, 1992), affectionately known as "Uncle Charlie," was a musician in the Appalachian Mountains of southwest Virginia.
Valucha deCastro
Valucha deCastro (October 9, 1930 – February 12, 2007) was a Brazilian-born singer, songwriter and artist.
Valucha deCastro (October 9, 1930 – February 12, 2007) was a Brazilian-born singer, songwriter and artist.
Vance Gilbert
Vance Gilbert (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Vance Gilbert (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Walker's Run
Walker's Run is an acoustic bluegrass band based out of Lexington, Virginia who also play New Grass and Jazz music.
Walker's Run is an acoustic bluegrass band based out of Lexington, Virginia who also play New Grass and Jazz music.
Wes Freed
Wes Freed is a Richmond, Virginia-based musician, "outsider" artist, illustrator, and actor whose works have appeared on the album covers of numerous American rock bands, including Cracker and L...
Wes Freed is a Richmond, Virginia-based musician, "outsider" artist, illustrator, and actor whose works have appeared on the album covers of numerous American rock bands, including Cracker and L...
Whip (musician)
Whip is an alias for American folk musician Jason Merritt who lives in Portland, Oregon.
Whip is an alias for American folk musician Jason Merritt who lives in Portland, Oregon.
William Elliott Whitmore
William Elliott Whitmore is an American blues vocalist and musician from Lee County, Iowa.
William Elliott Whitmore is an American blues vocalist and musician from Lee County, Iowa.
William Fitzsimmons (musician)
William Fitzsimmons (*1978) is an American singer-songwriter, based in Illinois, perhaps best known for his songs "Passion Play" and "Please Don't Go", which aired during pivotal scenes in ABC's...
William Fitzsimmons (*1978) is an American singer-songwriter, based in Illinois, perhaps best known for his songs "Passion Play" and "Please Don't Go", which aired during pivotal scenes in ABC's...
Willy Porter
Willy Porter is a contemporary American folk musician and singer-songwriter from Mequon, Wisconsin.
Willy Porter is a contemporary American folk musician and singer-songwriter from Mequon, Wisconsin.
Win Stracke
Winfred “Win” J. Stracke (February 20, 1908 — June 29, 1991) was an American Folk Musician and Co-Founder of the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, Illinois.
Winfred “Win” J. Stracke (February 20, 1908 — June 29, 1991) was an American Folk Musician and Co-Founder of the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, Illinois.