SettingsAmerican folk singers
A. A. Bondy
A. A. Bondy is an American folk/alternative artist from Birmingham, Alabama, and the former lead singer and guitarist in the rock band Verbena, which he founded in the early 1990s.
A. A. Bondy is an American folk/alternative artist from Birmingham, Alabama, and the former lead singer and guitarist in the rock band Verbena, which he founded in the early 1990s.
Abner Jay
Abner Jay (1921 – 1993) was an American multi-instrumentalist, who is best known for performing eccentric, blues infused folk music, as a one man band.
Abner Jay (1921 – 1993) was an American multi-instrumentalist, who is best known for performing eccentric, blues infused folk music, as a one man band.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr often known by the mononym Abraham was born on February 20, 1939 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr often known by the mononym Abraham was born on February 20, 1939 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Abraham Quintanilla, Jr.
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Addie Graham
Addie Prater Graham, born in 1900 in the mountains of western Kentucky, was a masterful traditional singer whose life and repertoire reflect both deep tradition and an era of social change in th...
Addie Prater Graham, born in 1900 in the mountains of western Kentucky, was a masterful traditional singer whose life and repertoire reflect both deep tradition and an era of social change in th...
Alec Ounsworth
Alec Ounsworth (born December 1, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and frontman of indie rock band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.
Alec Ounsworth (born December 1, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and frontman of indie rock band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.
Alela Diane
Alela Diane Menig (b. April 20, 1983, Nevada City, California, USA) is an American singer and songwriter living in Portland, Oregon.
Alela Diane Menig (b. April 20, 1983, Nevada City, California, USA) is an American singer and songwriter living in Portland, Oregon.
Alice Di Micele
Alice Di Micele is a folk music and environmental singer/songwriter from Ashland, Oregon.
Alice Di Micele is a folk music and environmental singer/songwriter from Ashland, Oregon.
Alice Gerrard
Alice Gerrard is an American bluegrass singer, banjoist, and guitar player.
Alice Gerrard is an American bluegrass singer, banjoist, and guitar player.
Alice Peacock
Alice Peacock (born November 19, 1969) is an American folk singer and has recorded three independent albums.
Alice Peacock (born November 19, 1969) is an American folk singer and has recorded three independent albums.
Alix Dobkin
Alix Dobkin (born August 16, 1940) is an American folk singer-songwriter.
Alix Dobkin (born August 16, 1940) is an American folk singer-songwriter.
AM (musician)
AM is an American songwriter, musician, composer and producer born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, raised in New Orleans, and currently residing in the Los Angeles Echo Park neighborhood in California.
AM is an American songwriter, musician, composer and producer born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, raised in New Orleans, and currently residing in the Los Angeles Echo Park neighborhood in California.
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, ...
Amos Lee
Amos Lee is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist whose musical style encompasses folk, rock and soul.
Amos Lee is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist whose musical style encompasses folk, rock and soul.
Amy Ray
Amy Elizabeth Ray is an American singer-songwriter and member of the contemporary folk duo Indigo Girls.
Amy Elizabeth Ray is an American singer-songwriter and member of the contemporary folk duo Indigo Girls.
Anaïs Mitchell
Anaïs Mitchell (pronounced 'uh-nay-is') (born c. 1981) is an American singer-songwriter.
Anaïs Mitchell (pronounced 'uh-nay-is') (born c. 1981) is an American singer-songwriter.
Anita Carter
Ina Anita Carter, the youngest daughter of Ezra and Mother Maybelle Carter, was a versatile American singer who experimented with several different types of music and played stand-up bass with h...
Ina Anita Carter, the youngest daughter of Ezra and Mother Maybelle Carter, was a versatile American singer who experimented with several different types of music and played stand-up bass with h...
Anna Fermin
Anna Fermin is an American folk/country singer and songwriter.
Anna Fermin is an American folk/country singer and songwriter.
Anne Bredon
Anne Bredon (born 1930 in Berkeley, California as Anne Loeb) is an American folk singer, best known for composing the song Babe I'm Gonna Leave You while she was a student at Universit...
Anne Bredon (born 1930 in Berkeley, California as Anne Loeb) is an American folk singer, best known for composing the song Babe I'm Gonna Leave You while she was a student at Universit...
Anne E. DeChant
Anne E. DeChant is an American rock singer/songwriter/guitarist based in the Cleveland area.
Anne E. DeChant is an American rock singer/songwriter/guitarist based in the Cleveland area.
Anne Feeney
Anne Feeney (born July 1, 1951) is a political activist, folk musician and singer-songwriter.
Anne Feeney (born July 1, 1951) is a political activist, folk musician and singer-songwriter.
Annie Williams (singer)
Annie Williams is an American singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Annie Williams is an American singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Aoife O'Donovan
Crooked Still is a alternative bluegrass band consisting of vocalist Aoife O'Donovan, banjo player Dr. Gregory Liszt, bassist Corey DiMario, cellist Tristan Clarridge and fiddler Brittany Haas.
Crooked Still is a alternative bluegrass band consisting of vocalist Aoife O'Donovan, banjo player Dr. Gregory Liszt, bassist Corey DiMario, cellist Tristan Clarridge and fiddler Brittany Haas.
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.
B'eirth
Jon Michael better known as B'eirth or B'ee, is the vocalist and conductor/composer in the experimental psych folk band In Gowan Ring.
Jon Michael better known as B'eirth or B'ee, is the vocalist and conductor/composer in the experimental psych folk band In Gowan Ring.
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire is an American singer-songwriter best known for the hit song "Eve of Destruction", and later as a pioneering singer and songwriter of Contemporary Christian music.
Barry McGuire is an American singer-songwriter best known for the hit song "Eve of Destruction", and later as a pioneering singer and songwriter of Contemporary Christian music.
Beck
Beck Hansen is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck.
Beck Hansen is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck.
Becky Stark
Becky Stark is an artist, singer, songwriter and entertainer from Los Angeles, California.
Becky Stark is an artist, singer, songwriter and entertainer from Los Angeles, California.
Ben Bruce
Ben Bruce is a singer/songwriter residing in Seattle, WA.
Ben Bruce is a singer/songwriter residing in Seattle, WA.
Bhi Bhiman
Bhi Bhiman is a second-generation Sri Lankan-American folk-rock recording artist whose voice and songwriting have been favorably compared to Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen.
Bhi Bhiman is a second-generation Sri Lankan-American folk-rock recording artist whose voice and songwriting have been favorably compared to Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen.
Bill Callahan (musician)
Bill Callahan (born June 3, 1966), is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, who has also recorded and performed under the band name Smog.
Bill Callahan (born June 3, 1966), is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, who has also recorded and performed under the band name Smog.
Bill Chinnock
Bill Chinnock (November 12, 1947 – March 7, 2007), also referred to as Billy Chinnock, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Bill Chinnock (November 12, 1947 – March 7, 2007), also referred to as Billy Chinnock, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Bill Madden (musician)
Bill Madden is an American singer-songwriter, also regarded as an indie and an activist.
Bill Madden is an American singer-songwriter, also regarded as an indie and an activist.
Bill Pere
Bill Pere, a multiple-award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, musician, author, and playwright, was named one of the "Top 50 Innovators, Groundbreakers, Iconoclasts, and Guiding Lights of th...
Bill Pere, a multiple-award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, musician, author, and playwright, was named one of the "Top 50 Innovators, Groundbreakers, Iconoclasts, and Guiding Lights of th...
Bill Staines
Bill Staines (born February 6, 1947, Medford, Massachusetts) is an American folk musician and singer-songwriter from New England, who writes and performs in a traditional vein.
Bill Staines (born February 6, 1947, Medford, Massachusetts) is an American folk musician and singer-songwriter from New England, who writes and performs in a traditional vein.
Billy Hector
Billy Hector, (born 1956), is a blues guitarist and singer-songwriter from Orange, New Jersey, Hector, who considers himself a workingman’s musician, has been performing and producing albums for...
Billy Hector, (born 1956), is a blues guitarist and singer-songwriter from Orange, New Jersey, Hector, who considers himself a workingman’s musician, has been performing and producing albums for...
Blaine Stubblefield
Blaine Stubblefield (January 26, 1896 – December 18, 1960) was the founder of the National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest held annually in Weiser, Idaho, an archiver of American folk songs, the origi...
Blaine Stubblefield (January 26, 1896 – December 18, 1960) was the founder of the National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest held annually in Weiser, Idaho, an archiver of American folk songs, the origi...
Block (musician)
Jamie Block, also known by the alias Block, is a New York City-based musician, known for being a prominent member of New York's anti-folk movement.
Jamie Block, also known by the alias Block, is a New York City-based musician, known for being a prominent member of New York's anti-folk movement.
Bob Blue
Bob Blue (July 31, 1948 – March 17, 2006), a native of Huntington, NY and a resident of Massachusetts, was a teacher and songwriter.
Bob Blue (July 31, 1948 – March 17, 2006), a native of Huntington, NY and a resident of Massachusetts, was a teacher and songwriter.
Bob Childers
Robert Wayne “Bob” Childers was an American country-folk musician and singer-songwriter from the state of Oklahoma.
Robert Wayne “Bob” Childers was an American country-folk musician and singer-songwriter from the state of Oklahoma.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and artist.
Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and artist.
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 Zentz
Bob Zentz is an American musician and educator from Norfolk, Virginia who has been performing for more than thirty years.
Bob Zentz is an American musician and educator from Norfolk, Virginia who has been performing for more than thirty years.
Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born November 8, 1949) is an American blues singer-songwriter and a renowned slide guitar player.
Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born November 8, 1949) is an American blues singer-songwriter and a renowned slide guitar player.
Bradley Hathaway
Bradley Hathaway (born February 13, 1982) is a spoken word poet and a folk singer and songwriter from Fort Smith, Arkansas Bradley Hathaway was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and lived there until...
Bradley Hathaway (born February 13, 1982) is a spoken word poet and a folk singer and songwriter from Fort Smith, Arkansas Bradley Hathaway was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and lived there until...
Bradley Kincaid
William Bradley Kincaid (July 13, 1895 - September 23, 1989) was an American folk singer and radio entertainer.
William Bradley Kincaid (July 13, 1895 - September 23, 1989) was an American folk singer and radio entertainer.
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile (born June 1, 1981) is an American alternative country and folk rock singer-songwriter Her 2007 album The Story was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Brandi Carlile (born June 1, 1981) is an American alternative country and folk rock singer-songwriter Her 2007 album The Story was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Brandon Harrod
Brandon Harrod is an American Folk-punk musician who fuses punk and folk influences with subversive story telling that melds into a package reminiscent of the Violent Femmes, Dead Milkmen and th...
Brandon Harrod is an American Folk-punk musician who fuses punk and folk influences with subversive story telling that melds into a package reminiscent of the Violent Femmes, Dead Milkmen and th...
Brenda Kahn
Brenda Kahn is an American singer-songwriter based in New York City who is known for her poetic lyrics.
Brenda Kahn is an American singer-songwriter based in New York City who is known for her poetic lyrics.
Brendan James
Brendan James is an American singer-songwriter originally from Derry, New Hampshire, who started in New York City but is currently residing in California.
Brendan James is an American singer-songwriter originally from Derry, New Hampshire, who started in New York City but is currently residing in California.
Brooke White
Brooke Elizabeth White is an American indie pop/folk-pop singer-songwriter and actress from Mesa, Arizona who was the fifth place finalist on the seventh season of American Idol.
Brooke Elizabeth White is an American indie pop/folk-pop singer-songwriter and actress from Mesa, Arizona who was the fifth place finalist on the seventh season of American Idol.
Brother John Sellers
Brother John Sellers (May 27, 1924, Clarksdale, Mississippi - March 27, 1999, Manhattan) was an American gospel and folk singer.
Brother John Sellers (May 27, 1924, Clarksdale, Mississippi - March 27, 1999, Manhattan) was an American gospel and folk singer.
Brownie McGhee
Walter Brown McGhee was a Piedmont blues singer and guitarist, best known for his collaborations with the harmonica player Sonny Terry.
Walter Brown McGhee was a Piedmont blues singer and guitarist, best known for his collaborations with the harmonica player Sonny Terry.
Bruce Molsky
Bruce C. Molsky (born 1955, New York City) is an American fiddler, banjo player, guitarist, and singer.
Bruce C. Molsky (born 1955, New York City) is an American fiddler, banjo player, guitarist, and singer.
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen, nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter-performer who records and tours with the E Street Band.
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen, nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter-performer who records and tours with the E Street Band.
Bryyn
Bryyn (; born Bryn Martin, January 31, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Lausanne, Switzerland formerly known as Pinkle.
Bryyn (; born Bryn Martin, January 31, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Lausanne, Switzerland formerly known as Pinkle.
Budd Mishkin
Budd Mishkin (born 1959) is a television host and correspondent for New York's 24-hour news network, NY1.
Budd Mishkin (born 1959) is a television host and correspondent for New York's 24-hour news network, NY1.
Candice Night
Candice Night is an American vocalist/songwriter and the musical partner and wife of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.
Candice Night is an American vocalist/songwriter and the musical partner and wife of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.
Carrie Elkin
Carrie Elkin was born 1974, and is a folk/country singer and musician based out of Austin, Texas where she lives with fellow musician and singer-songwriter Danny Schmidt.
Carrie Elkin was born 1974, and is a folk/country singer and musician based out of Austin, Texas where she lives with fellow musician and singer-songwriter Danny Schmidt.
Cary Judd
Cary Judd (born Cary Dirk Judd on March 4, 1985) is a singer/songwriter from Moose, Wyoming.
Cary Judd (born Cary Dirk Judd on March 4, 1985) is a singer/songwriter from Moose, Wyoming.
Casey Anderson
Casey Anderson (born Charles H. Henderson, Chicago) was an Afro-American blues and folk singer, who from 1960 until 1976 recorded ten albums and seven singles on the Elektra, ATCO, Forum C...
Casey Anderson (born Charles H. Henderson, Chicago) was an Afro-American blues and folk singer, who from 1960 until 1976 recorded ten albums and seven singles on the Elektra, ATCO, Forum C...
Cathy Fink
Cathy Fink (born August 9, 1953) and Marcy Marxer (b.
Cathy Fink (born August 9, 1953) and Marcy Marxer (b.
Chris Gaffney
Chris Gaffney (October 3, 1950 – April 17, 2008) was an American singer and songwriter from the Southwest.
Chris Gaffney (October 3, 1950 – April 17, 2008) was an American singer and songwriter from the Southwest.
Christine Kane
Christine Kane is an American folk singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist based in Asheville, North Carolina.
Christine Kane is an American folk singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist based in Asheville, North Carolina.
Christine Lavin
Christine Lavin (born January 2, 1952) is a New York City-based singer-songwriter and promoter of contemporary folk music.
Christine Lavin (born January 2, 1952) is a New York City-based singer-songwriter and promoter of contemporary folk music.
Chuck Suchy
Chuck Suchy is a folk musician, songwriter, and working farmer from Mandan, North Dakota.
Chuck Suchy is a folk musician, songwriter, and working farmer from Mandan, North Dakota.
Cisco Houston
Gilbert Vandine 'Cisco' Houston (August 18, 1918 – April 29, 1961) was an American folk singer and songwriter who is closely associated with Woody Guthrie due to their extensive history of recor...
Gilbert Vandine 'Cisco' Houston (August 18, 1918 – April 29, 1961) was an American folk singer and songwriter who is closely associated with Woody Guthrie due to their extensive history of recor...
Cliff Eberhardt
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter.
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter.
Colbie Caillat
Colbie Marie Caillat is an American pop singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist from Malibu, California.
Colbie Marie Caillat is an American pop singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist from Malibu, California.
Colin Meloy
Colin Patrick Henry Meloy is the lead singer and songwriter for the Portland, Oregon, folk-rock band The Decemberists.
Colin Patrick Henry Meloy is the lead singer and songwriter for the Portland, Oregon, folk-rock band The Decemberists.
Connie Dover
Connie Dover is an American singer-songwriter who primarily writes and performs Celtic music and American folk music.
Connie Dover is an American singer-songwriter who primarily writes and performs Celtic music and American folk music.
Conor Oberst
Conor Mullen Oberst is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work in Bright Eyes.
Conor Mullen Oberst is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work in Bright Eyes.
Cowboy Slim Rinehart
Cowboy Slim Rinehart was born Nolan Alfred Rinehart on March 11, 1911, in Comanche County, Texas.
Cowboy Slim Rinehart was born Nolan Alfred Rinehart on March 11, 1911, in Comanche County, Texas.
Cris Williamson
Cris Williamson is an American feminist singer-songwriter, who achieved fame as a recording artist, and who was a pioneer as a visible lesbian political activist, during a time when few who wer...
Cris Williamson is an American feminist singer-songwriter, who achieved fame as a recording artist, and who was a pioneer as a visible lesbian political activist, during a time when few who wer...
Dave Alvin
Dave Alvin (born November 11, 1955, in Downey, California), is a Grammy award winning guitarist, singer and songwriter and a proponent of Americana music.
Dave Alvin (born November 11, 1955, in Downey, California), is a Grammy award winning guitarist, singer and songwriter and a proponent of Americana music.
Dave Carter
Dave Carter was an American folk singer-songwriter who described his style as "post-modern mythic American folk music."
Dave Carter was an American folk singer-songwriter who described his style as "post-modern mythic American folk music."
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.
Dave Van Ronk
Dave Van Ronk (June 30, 1936 – February 10, 2002) was an American folk singer, born in Brooklyn, New York, who settled in Greenwich Village, New York, and was eventually nicknamed the "May...
Dave Van Ronk (June 30, 1936 – February 10, 2002) was an American folk singer, born in Brooklyn, New York, who settled in Greenwich Village, New York, and was eventually nicknamed the "May...
David Blue (musician)
David Blue (February 18, 1941—December 2, 1982), born Stuart David Cohen, was an American singer-songwriter and actor.
David Blue (February 18, 1941—December 2, 1982), born Stuart David Cohen, was an American singer-songwriter and actor.
David Dondero
David Dondero (born June 24, 1969 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States) is an American songwriter, guitarist, former lead singer of the band Sunbrain.
David Dondero (born June 24, 1969 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States) is an American songwriter, guitarist, former lead singer of the band Sunbrain.
David Ippolito
David Ippolito is an American singer/songwriter/playwright who lives in New York City.
David Ippolito is an American singer/songwriter/playwright who lives in New York City.
David LaMotte
David LaMotte, born on April 25, 1968 in Norfolk, Virginia, is a singer-songwriter currently based in Black Mountain and Montreat, North Carolina.
David LaMotte, born on April 25, 1968 in Norfolk, Virginia, is a singer-songwriter currently based in Black Mountain and Montreat, North Carolina.
David M. Bailey
David M. Bailey (February 26, 1966 – October 2, 2010) was an American singer/songwriter.
David M. Bailey (February 26, 1966 – October 2, 2010) was an American singer/songwriter.
David McEnery (musician)
Red River Dave McEnery (December 15, 1914 - January 15, 2002) was a musician and writer of topical songs.
Red River Dave McEnery (December 15, 1914 - January 15, 2002) was a musician and writer of topical songs.
David Rodriguez (singer-songwriter)
David Rodriguez (born on January 1, 1952) is a folk music singer-songwriter, performer, and poet.
David Rodriguez (born on January 1, 1952) is a folk music singer-songwriter, performer, and poet.
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.
Derroll Adams
Derroll Adams (November 27, 1925 – February 6, 2000) was an American folk musician.
Derroll Adams (November 27, 1925 – February 6, 2000) was an American folk musician.
Devon Sproule
Devon Sproule (born 23 April 1982, in Kingston, Ontario) is a musician based for many years in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Devon Sproule (born 23 April 1982, in Kingston, Ontario) is a musician based for many years in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Diana Jones (singer-songwriter)
Diana Jones is an American singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Diana Jones is an American singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dick Campbell (singer-songwriter)
Richard S. "Dick" Campbell, was a US folk rock singer-songwriter and film producer.
Richard S. "Dick" Campbell, was a US folk rock singer-songwriter and film producer.
Dion DiMucci
Dion Francis DiMucci, better known mononymously as Dion, is an American singer-songwriter whose work has incorporated elements of doo-wop, pop oldies music, rock and R&B styles to straight...
Dion Francis DiMucci, better known mononymously as Dion, is an American singer-songwriter whose work has incorporated elements of doo-wop, pop oldies music, rock and R&B styles to straight...
Doc Watson
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson is an American guitar player, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music.
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson is an American guitar player, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music.
Dock Boggs
Moran Lee "Dock" Boggs (February 7, 1898 – February 7, 1971) was an influential old-time singer, songwriter and banjo player.
Moran Lee "Dock" Boggs (February 7, 1898 – February 7, 1971) was an influential old-time singer, songwriter and banjo player.
Dorris Henderson
Dorris Henderson (1933 - 3rd March 2005) was an American-born, United Kingdom-based folk music singer and autoharp player.
Dorris Henderson (1933 - 3rd March 2005) was an American-born, United Kingdom-based folk music singer and autoharp player.
DW (Dave) Drouillard
DW (Dave) Drouillard (born March 23, 1950, in Buffalo, New York) is an American vocalist, songwriter and musician.
DW (Dave) Drouillard (born March 23, 1950, in Buffalo, New York) is an American vocalist, songwriter and musician.
Ed McCurdy
Ed McCurdy (January 11, 1919 - March 23, 2000) was an American folk singer, songwriter, and television actor.
Ed McCurdy (January 11, 1919 - March 23, 2000) was an American folk singer, songwriter, and television actor.
Eddie Allen (folk musician)
Eddie Allen is an American folk musician.
Eddie Allen is an American folk musician.
Eden White
Eden White (born 1970) is a New York singer/songwriter.
Eden White (born 1970) is a New York singer/songwriter.
Eliza Gilkyson
Eliza Gilkyson (born in Hollywood, California about 1950) is an Austin, Texas-based folk musician.
Eliza Gilkyson (born in Hollywood, California about 1950) is an Austin, Texas-based folk musician.
Elizabeth Cotten
Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten was an American blues and folk musician, singer, and songwriter.
Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten was an American blues and folk musician, singer, and songwriter.
Elizabeth Schwartz
American vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz specializes in klezmer music and the Romanian Yiddish dialect.
American vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz specializes in klezmer music and the Romanian Yiddish dialect.
Ellis (singer-songwriter)
Ellis Delaney (aka Ellis Grace Bergeron, born Mary Grace Ellis, circa 1976) is an American singer-songwriter based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Ellis Delaney (aka Ellis Grace Bergeron, born Mary Grace Ellis, circa 1976) is an American singer-songwriter based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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.
Emily Elbert
Emily Caroline Elbert (born December 21, 1988) is an American singer-songwriter based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Emily Caroline Elbert (born December 21, 1988) is an American singer-songwriter based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Emily Jane White
Emily Jane White is a dark folk singer/songwriter from California who released her debut album in 2007.
Emily Jane White is a dark folk singer/songwriter from California who released her debut album in 2007.
Eric Andersen
Eric Andersen (born February 14, 1943, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American singer-songwriter.
Eric Andersen (born February 14, 1943, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American singer-songwriter.
Eric Taylor (musician)
Eric Taylor (born September 25, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter from Texas.
Eric Taylor (born September 25, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter from Texas.
Eric Von Schmidt
Eric "Rick" Von Schmidt was an American singer-songwriter and Grammy Award recipient.
Eric "Rick" Von Schmidt was an American singer-songwriter and Grammy Award recipient.
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.
Eugene Hütz
Eugene Hütz (Євген Гудзь, Yevhen Hudz′; born Yevheniy Aleksandrovich Nikolayev-Simonov,Евгений Александрович Николаев-Симонов), September 6, 1972) is a Ukrainian-born singer and compo...
Eugene Hütz (Євген Гудзь, Yevhen Hudz′; born Yevheniy Aleksandrovich Nikolayev-Simonov,Евгений Александрович Николаев-Симонов), September 6, 1972) is a Ukrainian-born singer and compo...
Eva Cassidy
Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2, 1963 – November 2, 1996) was an American vocalist known for her interpretations of jazz, blues, folk, gospel, country and pop classics.
Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2, 1963 – November 2, 1996) was an American vocalist known for her interpretations of jazz, blues, folk, gospel, country and pop classics.
Exene Cervenka
Exene Cervenka is an American writer, musician and artist, most famous as the co-lead vocalist of the Los Angeles punk rock band X.
Exene Cervenka is an American writer, musician and artist, most famous as the co-lead vocalist of the Los Angeles punk rock band X.
Faith Soloway
Faith Soloway (born March 28, 1964) is a folk-rock musician, comedic performer, and creator of several folk-rock musicals, based in the Boston area.
Faith Soloway (born March 28, 1964) is a folk-rock musician, comedic performer, and creator of several folk-rock musicals, based in the Boston area.
Florence Reece
Florence Reece (née Patton; born April 12, 1900, died August 3, 1986) was an American social activist, poet, and folksong writer.
Florence Reece (née Patton; born April 12, 1900, died August 3, 1986) 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 Hellerman
Fred Hellerman, born in Brooklyn, New York (May 13, 1927) and educated at Brooklyn College, is an American folk singer, guitarist, producer and song writer, primarily known as one of the member...
Fred Hellerman, born in Brooklyn, New York (May 13, 1927) and educated at Brooklyn College, is an American folk singer, guitarist, producer and song writer, primarily known as one of the member...
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.
Garrison Starr
Garrison Starr (b. Julia Garrison Starr on April 29, 1975) is a singer-songwriter who originally hails from Hernando, Mississippi, a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee.
Garrison Starr (b. Julia Garrison Starr on April 29, 1975) is a singer-songwriter who originally hails from Hernando, Mississippi, a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee.
Geoff Muldaur
Geoff Muldaur is a founding member of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band of Cambridge, Massachusetts; a member of Paul Butterfield's Better Days; and an accomplished solo guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Geoff Muldaur is a founding member of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band of Cambridge, Massachusetts; a member of Paul Butterfield's Better Days; and an accomplished solo guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Geoff Useless
Geoffrey Palmer is an American pop-punk musician from Portsmouth, New Hampshire best known for his participation in The Queers, The Nobodys and The Guts where he performs under the pseudonym Geoff ...
Geoffrey Palmer is an American pop-punk musician from Portsmouth, New Hampshire best known for his participation in The Queers, The Nobodys and The Guts where he performs under the pseudonym Geoff ...
George Britton (musician)
George Britton (19 October 1910 - 12 February 2010) was an American singer, actor, and guitarist.
George Britton (19 October 1910 - 12 February 2010) was an American singer, actor, and guitarist.
Georgia Turner
Georgia Turner (1921-1969) (born Georgia BellTurner known after marriage as Georgia Turner Connelly), was an American folk singer.
Georgia Turner (1921-1969) (born Georgia BellTurner known after marriage as Georgia Turner Connelly), was an American folk singer.
Gerald "T-Bones" Tibbons
Gerald "T-Bones" Tibbons is a comedic fictional character played by David Koechner.
Gerald "T-Bones" Tibbons is a comedic fictional character played by David Koechner.
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.
Goebel Reeves
Goebel Leon Reeves (October 9, 1899 – January 26, 1959) was an American folk singer.
Goebel Leon Reeves (October 9, 1899 – January 26, 1959) was an American folk singer.
Grace Griffith
Grace Griffith is a folk and celtic singer based in Washington, DC. She has been honored with multiple Wammie awards by the Washington Area Music Association.
Grace Griffith is a folk and celtic singer based in Washington, DC. She has been honored with multiple Wammie awards by the Washington Area Music Association.
Graham lindsey
Graham Lindsey is an American singer, songwriter and musician born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin.
Graham Lindsey is an American singer, songwriter and musician born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin.
Graham Lindsey
Graham Lindsey is an American singer, songwriter and musician born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin.
Graham Lindsey is an American singer, songwriter and musician born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin.
Greg Trooper
Greg Trooper (born January 13, 1956) is a singer-songwriter, whose songs have been recorded by many artists, including Steve Earle, Billy Bragg and Vince Gill.
Greg Trooper (born January 13, 1956) is a singer-songwriter, whose songs have been recorded by many artists, including Steve Earle, Billy Bragg and Vince Gill.
Gregory and the Hawk
Meredith Godreau is an American singer-songwriter performing under the pseudonym Gregory and the Hawk.
Meredith Godreau is an American singer-songwriter performing under the pseudonym Gregory and the Hawk.
Hamilton Camp
Hamilton Camp (30 October 1934 – 2 October 2005) was an English-American singer, songwriter, actor and voice actor.
Hamilton Camp (30 October 1934 – 2 October 2005) was an English-American singer, songwriter, actor and voice actor.
Harry Belafonte
Harold George "Harry" Belafonte, Jr. (born March 1, 1927) is an American born singer, songwriter, actor and social activist.
Harold George "Harry" Belafonte, Jr. (born March 1, 1927) is an American born singer, songwriter, actor and social activist.
Hazel Dickens
Hazel Jane Dickens (June 1, 1935 – April 22, 2011) was an American bluegrass singer, songwriter, double bassist and guitarist.
Hazel Jane Dickens (June 1, 1935 – April 22, 2011) was an American bluegrass singer, songwriter, double bassist and guitarist.
Helen Bonchek Schneyer
Helen Bonchek Schneyer (January 10, 1921 in New York City – July 16, 2005 in Barre, Vermont) was an American folk musician.
Helen Bonchek Schneyer (January 10, 1921 in New York City – July 16, 2005 in Barre, Vermont) was an American folk musician.
Holly Near
Holly Near is an American singer-songwriter, actress, teacher, and activist for social change.
Holly Near is an American singer-songwriter, actress, teacher, and activist for social change.
Iron & Wine
Samuel Beam (born July 26, 1974), better known by his stage and recording name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter.
Samuel Beam (born July 26, 1974), better known by his stage and recording name Iron & Wine, is an American singer-songwriter.
Isa Kremer
Isabelle Yakovlevna Kremer (21 October 1887 - 7 July 1956) was a soprano of Russian Jewish descent who at various times of her life held citizenship in Russia, the United States, and Argentina.
Isabelle Yakovlevna Kremer (21 October 1887 - 7 July 1956) was a soprano of Russian Jewish descent who at various times of her life held citizenship in Russia, the United States, and Argentina.
Ivar Haglund
Ivar Haglund (21 March 1905 – 30 January 1985) was a Seattle folk singer and the "flounder" of Ivar's.
Ivar Haglund (21 March 1905 – 30 January 1985) was a Seattle folk singer and the "flounder" of Ivar's.
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,...
Jack Johnson (musician)
Jack Johnson is an American folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer and musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres.
Jack Johnson is an American folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer and musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres.
Jack Landron
Jack Landron is an Afro-Puerto Rican folksinger, songwriter, and actor.
Jack Landron is an Afro-Puerto Rican folksinger, songwriter, and actor.
Jaime Brockett
A New England-based folk singer, Jaime Brockett enjoyed cult status in the 1969-early 1970s era.
A New England-based folk singer, Jaime Brockett enjoyed cult status in the 1969-early 1970s era.
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.
Jake Holmes
Jake Holmes is an American singer-songwriter and jingle writer who began a recording career in the 1960s.
Jake Holmes is an American singer-songwriter and jingle writer who began a recording career in the 1960s.
Jamie Block
Jamie Block, also known by the alias Block, is a New York City-based musician, known for being a prominent member of New York's anti-folk movement.
Jamie Block, also known by the alias Block, is a New York City-based musician, known for being a prominent member of New York's anti-folk movement.
Janis Ian
Janis Ian is an American songwriter, singer, musician, columnist, and science fiction author.
Janis Ian is an American songwriter, singer, musician, columnist, and science fiction author.
Jared Fernandes
Jared Fernandes is an American Singer-songwriter born and raised in Natick, Massachusetts.
Jared Fernandes is an American Singer-songwriter born and raised in Natick, Massachusetts.
Jason Harrod
Jason Harrod is an American guitarist and singer who writes and performs bluegrass/folk music.
Jason Harrod is an American guitarist and singer who writes and performs bluegrass/folk music.
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.
Jeff Austin
Jeff Austin (born in Arlington Heights, Illinois) is a mandolinist and singer best known for being a part of the Yonder Mountain String Band.
Jeff Austin (born in Arlington Heights, Illinois) is a mandolinist and singer best known for being a part of the Yonder Mountain String Band.
Jeff Black (singer-songwriter)
Jeff Black is an American singer-songwriter originally from Kansas City, Missouri and now based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jeff Black is an American singer-songwriter originally from Kansas City, Missouri and now based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jeffrey Lewis
Jeffrey Lewis (born November 20, 1975 in New York City) is an American singer/songwriter and comic book artist.
Jeffrey Lewis (born November 20, 1975 in New York City) is an American singer/songwriter and comic book artist.
Jen Cass
Jen Cass is an American singer-songwriter born in Detroit, Michigan.
Jen Cass is an American singer-songwriter born in Detroit, Michigan.
Jenn Lindsay
Jenn Lindsay (born October 18, 1978 in Amarillo, Texas) is an American anti-folk singer/songwriter based in New York City.
Jenn Lindsay (born October 18, 1978 in Amarillo, Texas) is an American anti-folk singer/songwriter based in New York City.
Jenni Muldaur
Jenni Muldaur (born March 29, 1965, Boston, Massachusetts is an American blues and folk-rock singer-songwriter.
Jenni Muldaur (born March 29, 1965, Boston, Massachusetts is an American blues and folk-rock singer-songwriter.
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.
Jerry Hannan
Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Hannan (born San Francisco, California) is an Irish-American singer-songwriter and actor.
Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Hannan (born San Francisco, California) is an Irish-American singer-songwriter and actor.
Jerry Silverman
Jerry Silverman is an American folksinger, guitar teacher and author of music books.
Jerry Silverman is an American folksinger, guitar teacher and author of music books.
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.
Jesse Colin Young
Jesse Colin Young (born Perry Miller; November 22, 1941) is an American singer / songwriter / folksinger and a founding member of the group, The Youngbloods.
Jesse Colin Young (born Perry Miller; November 22, 1941) is an American singer / songwriter / folksinger and a founding member of the group, The Youngbloods.
Jesse Winchester
Jesse Winchester (born James Ridout Winchester; May 17, 1944) is a musician and songwriter who was born and raised in the southern United States.
Jesse Winchester (born James Ridout Winchester; May 17, 1944) is a musician and songwriter who was born and raised in the southern United States.
Jessica Delfino
Jessica Delfino is a controversial singer, songwriter, and comedienne based in New York City.
Jessica Delfino is a controversial singer, songwriter, and comedienne based in New York City.
Jessica Frech
Jessica Frech is a Pop/Folk singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.
Jessica Frech is a Pop/Folk singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee.
Jewel (singer)
Jewel Kilcher, professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet.
Jewel Kilcher, professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet.
Jim Glover
Jim R. Glover (born 1942) is a long-time peace activist and folk singer from Cleveland, Ohio, who currently lives in Brandon, Florida.
Jim R. Glover (born 1942) is a long-time peace activist and folk singer from Cleveland, Ohio, who currently lives in Brandon, Florida.
Jim Trippe
James Reid Trippe was born in New York, 1962.
James Reid Trippe was born in New York, 1962.
Jimmy Driftwood
James Corbitt Morris The American known better as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood, was a prolific American folk music songwriter and musician, most famous for his songs "The Bat...
James Corbitt Morris The American known better as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood, was a prolific American folk music songwriter and musician, most famous for his songs "The Bat...
Jimmy LaFave
Jimmy LaFave is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician born in Wills Point, Texas, a small farming community located near Dallas.
Jimmy LaFave is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician born in Wills Point, Texas, a small farming community located near Dallas.
Joan Baez
Joan Chandos Baez is an American folk singer, songwriter, musician and a prominent activist in the fields of human rights, peace and environmental justice.
Joan Chandos Baez is an American folk singer, songwriter, musician and a prominent activist in the fields of human rights, peace and environmental justice.
Joanna Newsom
Joanna Newsom (born January 18, 1982) is an American harpist, pianist and singer-songwriter from Nevada City, California.
Joanna Newsom (born January 18, 1982) is an American harpist, pianist and singer-songwriter from Nevada City, California.
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 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.
Joel Rafael
Joel Rafael is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician from San Diego County, California.
Joel Rafael is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician from San Diego County, California.
John Denver
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian.
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian.
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 Jacob Niles
John Jacob Niles (April 28, 1892—March 1, 1980) was an American composer, singer, and collector of traditional ballads.
John Jacob Niles (April 28, 1892—March 1, 1980) was an American composer, singer, and collector of traditional ballads.
John Kruth
John Kruth is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist best known for his highly energetic “Banshee Mandolin” style of playing.
John Kruth is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist best known for his highly energetic “Banshee Mandolin” style of playing.
John Lombardo
John Lombardo was one of the founding members of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs and one of the band's most influential members, writing much of its early material.
John Lombardo was one of the founding members of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs and one of the band's most influential members, writing much of its early material.
John McCutcheon
John McCutcheon (born August 14, 1952) is an American folk music singer and multi-instrumentalist who has produced 34 albums since the 1970s.
John McCutcheon (born August 14, 1952) is an American folk music singer and multi-instrumentalist who has produced 34 albums since the 1970s.
John Prine
John Prine (born October 10, 1946, in Maywood, Illinois) is an American country/folk singer-songwriter.
John Prine (born October 10, 1946, in Maywood, Illinois) is an American country/folk singer-songwriter.
John Sebastian
John Benson Sebastian Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and autoharpist.
John Benson Sebastian Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and autoharpist.
John Stewart (folk musician)
John Coburn Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer.
John Coburn Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer.
John Stewart (musician)
John Coburn Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer.
John Coburn Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer.
John Torres
John Torres (born John Joseph Torres, January 11, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter and sometimes actor, native to Los Angeles, California.
John Torres (born John Joseph Torres, January 11, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter and sometimes actor, native to Los Angeles, California.
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash, was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
John R. "Johnny" Cash, was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
Johnny Irion
Sarah Lee Guthrie (born in Massachusetts on 17 February 1979) and Johnny Irion (born in Columbia, South Carolina on February 3, 1969) are a musical duo.
Sarah Lee Guthrie (born in Massachusetts on 17 February 1979) and Johnny Irion (born in Columbia, South Carolina on February 3, 1969) are a musical duo.
Jon Peter Lewis
Jon Peter Lewis is an American singer and songwriter, and was one of the finalists on the third season of the reality/talent-search television series American Idol.
Jon Peter Lewis is an American singer and songwriter, and was one of the finalists on the third season of the reality/talent-search television series American Idol.
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.
Jonatha Brooke
Jonatha Brooke (b. January 23, 1964) is an American folk rock singer-songwriter and guitarist from Illinois.
Jonatha Brooke (b. January 23, 1964) is an American folk rock singer-songwriter and guitarist from Illinois.
Jordyn Jackson
Jordyn Jackson is an American vocalist, most recently known for her interpretations of jazz, blues, folk, and pop classics on her 2009 album September in the Garden.
Jordyn Jackson is an American vocalist, most recently known for her interpretations of jazz, blues, folk, and pop classics on her 2009 album September in the Garden.
Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter (born October 21, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and author who performs and records with The Royal City Band.
Josh Ritter (born October 21, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and author who performs and records with The Royal City Band.
Josh White
Joshua Daniel White (February 11, 1914 – September 5, 1969), better known as Josh White, was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor, and civil rights activist.
Joshua Daniel White (February 11, 1914 – September 5, 1969), better known as Josh White, was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor, and civil rights activist.
Joshua James (folk singer)
Joshua James is an American rock and folk musician currently based out of Provo, Utah and Lincoln, Nebraska.
Joshua James is an American rock and folk musician currently based out of Provo, Utah and Lincoln, Nebraska.
Judy Collins
Judith Marjorie "Judy" Collins (born May 1, 1939) is an American singer and songwriter, known for her eclectic tastes in the material she records (which has included folk, show tunes...
Judith Marjorie "Judy" Collins (born May 1, 1939) is an American singer and songwriter, known for her eclectic tastes in the material she records (which has included folk, show tunes...
Judy Henske
Judy Henske (born 20 December 1936, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin) is an American singer and songwriter, once known as "the Queen of the Beatniks".
Judy Henske (born 20 December 1936, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin) is an American singer and songwriter, once known as "the Queen of the Beatniks".
Julie Felix
Julie Ann Felix (born 14 June 1938, Santa Barbara, California) is a folk rock recording artist, who was notably produced by Mickie Most on his RAK Records label.
Julie Ann Felix (born 14 June 1938, Santa Barbara, California) is a folk rock recording artist, who was notably produced by Mickie Most on his RAK Records label.
Julien Aklei
Julien Aklei (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and artist who spent her teen years in Louisville, Kentucky.
Julien Aklei (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and artist who spent her teen years in Louisville, Kentucky.
Karen Dalton
Karen J. Dalton (born Karen J. Cariker) (July 19, 1937 – March 19, 1993) was an American folk blues singer and banjo player associated with the early 1960s Greenwich Village folk mus...
Karen J. Dalton (born Karen J. Cariker) (July 19, 1937 – March 19, 1993) was an American folk blues singer and banjo player associated with the early 1960s Greenwich Village folk mus...
Karen Mal
Karen Mal (born 1967 in Bristol, Connecticut) is an American singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas.
Karen Mal (born 1967 in Bristol, Connecticut) is an American singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas.
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.
Kate Wolf
Kate Wolf (Kathryn Louise Allen) (January 27, 1942 – December 10, 1986) was an American folk singer and songwriter.
Kate Wolf (Kathryn Louise Allen) (January 27, 1942 – December 10, 1986) was an American folk singer and songwriter.
Kathy and Carol
Kathleen Larisch and Carol McComb are American singers and instrumentalists who performed together in the 1960s as Kathy and Carol.
Kathleen Larisch and Carol McComb are American singers and instrumentalists who performed together in the 1960s as Kathy and Carol.
Kenny Winfree
Kenny Winfree (born 1954) is an American folk singer / songwriter best known for his labor classic, “I’m A Union Card.” “Labor’s Troubadour,” the late Joe Glazer, called Winfree, “this genera...
Kenny Winfree (born 1954) is an American folk singer / songwriter best known for his labor classic, “I’m A Union Card.” “Labor’s Troubadour,” the late Joe Glazer, called Winfree, “this genera...
Kevin Roth
Kevin Roth (born 1957 in San Diego, California) is an American folk singer and dulcimer player who has released thirty-two albums.
Kevin Roth (born 1957 in San Diego, California) is an American folk singer and dulcimer player who has released thirty-two albums.
Kim Taylor (musician)
Kim Taylor is an independent singer-songwriter based in Cincinnati, Ohio who plays primarily in the styles of country and soul.
Kim Taylor is an independent singer-songwriter based in Cincinnati, Ohio who plays primarily in the styles of country and soul.
Kirk Kelly
Kirk P. Kelly (born circa 1960) is a folk singer, songwriter and labor activist from New York City.
Kirk P. Kelly (born circa 1960) is a folk singer, songwriter and labor activist from New York City.
Kossoy Sisters
The Kossoy Sisters, Irene Saletan and Ellen Christenson, are an American folk and old time music act based around the identical twin sisters Irene Saletan and Ellen Christenson.
The Kossoy Sisters, Irene Saletan and Ellen Christenson, are an American folk and old time music act based around the identical twin sisters Irene Saletan and Ellen Christenson.
Kristen Hall
Kristen Alyson Hall is an American folk rock singer/songwriter.
Kristen Alyson Hall is an American folk rock singer/songwriter.
Kristy Hanson
Kristy Hanson (born June 16, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter, who has released a number of folk-pop albums.
Kristy Hanson (born June 16, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter, who has released a number of folk-pop albums.
Kurt Vile
Kurt Vile is an American musician and singer-songwriter, signed to Matador Records as a solo artist in May 2009.
Kurt Vile is an American musician and singer-songwriter, signed to Matador Records as a solo artist in May 2009.
Kvitka Cisyk
Kvitka "Kacey" (or "Cassie") Cisyk (Квітка Цісик, Kvitka Tsisyk; April 4, 1953 – March 29, 1998) was an American soprano of Ukrainian ethnicity.
Kvitka "Kacey" (or "Cassie") Cisyk (Квітка Цісик, Kvitka Tsisyk; April 4, 1953 – March 29, 1998) was an American soprano of Ukrainian ethnicity.
Lacey Brown
Lacey Elizabeth Brown is an American singer-songwriter and artist from Amarillo, Texas, who was the twelfth place finalist on the ninth season of American Idol.
Lacey Elizabeth Brown is an American singer-songwriter and artist from Amarillo, Texas, who was the twelfth place finalist on the ninth season of American Idol.
Lana Chapel
Lana Chapel (Cherokee ancestry) is the daughter of songwriter and country and rock & roll singer Jean Chapel aka Mattie O'Neil, and her husband, western swing artist and songwriter/musician/come...
Lana Chapel (Cherokee ancestry) is the daughter of songwriter and country and rock & roll singer Jean Chapel aka Mattie O'Neil, and her husband, western swing artist and songwriter/musician/come...
Laura Gibson
Laura Gibson is a Portland-area folk singer and songwriter.
Laura Gibson is a Portland-area folk singer and songwriter.
Laura Stevenson
Laura Stevenson (born April 25, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter based in Long Island, New York and keyboardist for musical collective, Bomb the Music Industry!.
Laura Stevenson (born April 25, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter based in Long Island, New York and keyboardist for musical collective, Bomb the Music Industry!.
Lead Belly
Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an iconic American folk and blues musician, and multi-instrumentalist, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on ...
Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an iconic American folk and blues musician, and multi-instrumentalist, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on ...
Lee Hays
Lee Hays, was an American folk-singer and songwriter, best known for singing bass with The Weavers.
Lee Hays, was an American folk-singer and songwriter, best known for singing bass with The Weavers.
Lee Miles
Lee Miles is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Lee Miles is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Leon Bibb (musician)
Leon Bibb is an American folk singer and actor who grew up in Kentucky, worked in New York, and has lived in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada since 1969.
Leon Bibb is an American folk singer and actor who grew up in Kentucky, worked in New York, and has lived in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada since 1969.
Lhasa de Sela
Lhasa de Sela, also known by the mononym Lhasa, was an American-born singer-songwriter who was raised in Mexico and the United States, and divided her adult life between Canada and France.
Lhasa de Sela, also known by the mononym Lhasa, was an American-born singer-songwriter who was raised in Mexico and the United States, and divided her adult life between Canada and France.
Linda Shear
Linda Shear (born 1948 in Chicago, Illinois) is a singer/songwriter and piano player.
Linda Shear (born 1948 in Chicago, Illinois) is a singer/songwriter and piano player.
Linda Tillery
Linda Tillery is an American singer and percussionist from San Francisco.
Linda Tillery is an American singer and percussionist from San Francisco.
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.
Lori McKenna
Lori McKenna (née Giroux) (born December 22, 1968) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Lori McKenna (née Giroux) (born December 22, 1968) is an American folk singer/songwriter.
Loudon Wainwright III
Loudon Snowden Wainwright III is a Grammy Award-winning American songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor.
Loudon Snowden Wainwright III is a Grammy Award-winning American songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor.
Louis Gottlieb
Dr. Louis Gottlieb (October 10, 1923 – July 11, 1996) was bassist and lofty comic spokesman for The Limeliters.
Dr. Louis Gottlieb (October 10, 1923 – July 11, 1996) was bassist and lofty comic spokesman for The Limeliters.
Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams is an American rock, folk, blues and country music singer and songwriter.
Lucinda Williams is an American rock, folk, blues and country music singer and songwriter.
Lucy Wainwright Roche
Lucy Wainwright Roche (born 1981) is an American singer-songwriter, and the daughter of musicians, Loudon Wainwright III and Suzzy Roche.
Lucy Wainwright Roche (born 1981) is an American singer-songwriter, and the daughter of musicians, Loudon Wainwright III and Suzzy Roche.
M. Ward
Matthew Stephen Ward, known by his stage name M. Ward, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to prominence in the Portland, Oregon music scene.
Matthew Stephen Ward, known by his stage name M. Ward, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to prominence in the Portland, Oregon music scene.
Malvina Reynolds
Malvina Reynolds was an American folk/blues singer-songwriter and political activist, best known for her song-writing, particularly the song, "Little Boxes".
Malvina Reynolds was an American folk/blues singer-songwriter and political activist, best known for her song-writing, particularly the song, "Little Boxes".
Mandy Moore
Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore is an American singer-songwriter, actress and fashion designer.
Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore is an American singer-songwriter, actress and fashion designer.
Marc Israel
Marc Israel is a filmmaker and musician.
Marc Israel is a filmmaker and musician.
Marcy Marxer
Cathy Fink (born August 9, 1953) and Marcy Marxer (b.
Cathy Fink (born August 9, 1953) and Marcy Marxer (b.
Margaret MacArthur
Margaret MacArthur (7 May 1928 – 23 May 2006) was an American singer and player of the Appalachian dulcimer.
Margaret MacArthur (7 May 1928 – 23 May 2006) was an American singer and player of the Appalachian dulcimer.
Maria Muldaur
Maria Muldaur is a folk-blues singer who was part of the American folk music revival in the early 1960s.
Maria Muldaur is a folk-blues singer who was part of the American folk music revival in the early 1960s.
Mark Spoelstra
Mark Warren Spoelstra (June 30, 1940 – February 25, 2007) was an American singer-songwriter and folk and blues guitarist.
Mark Warren Spoelstra (June 30, 1940 – February 25, 2007) was an American singer-songwriter and folk and blues guitarist.
Mark Weigle
Mark Weigle (born 1967 in Annandale, Minnesota) is a singer/songwriter with at least five albums to his credit.
Mark Weigle (born 1967 in Annandale, Minnesota) is a singer/songwriter with at least five albums to his credit.
Mary McCaslin
Mary McCaslin (born December 22, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American folk singer who wrote, recorded and performs contemporary folk music.
Mary McCaslin (born December 22, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American folk singer who wrote, recorded and performs contemporary folk music.
Mary Ramsey
Mary Ramsey, currently a resident of Buffalo, NY is a member of folk duo John & Mary and lead singer for alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.
Mary Ramsey, currently a resident of Buffalo, NY is a member of folk duo John & Mary and lead singer for alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.
Mary Travers
Mary Allin Travers was an American singer-songwriter and member of the folk music group Peter, Paul and Mary, along with Peter Yarrow and Noel Stookey.
Mary Allin Travers was an American singer-songwriter and member of the folk music group Peter, Paul and Mary, along with Peter Yarrow and Noel Stookey.
Matthew Griswold (singer)
Matthew John Griswold is an American singer and songwriter who has recorded one full length, independently released album and three singles.
Matthew John Griswold is an American singer and songwriter who has recorded one full length, independently released album and three singles.
Matthew Jones (civil rights activist)
Born September 17, 1936, Matthew Jones was an African-American folk singer/songwriter known for being a field secretary of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee and part of their The ...
Born September 17, 1936, Matthew Jones was an African-American folk singer/songwriter known for being a field secretary of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee and part of their The ...
Meg Christian
Meg Christian (born 1946 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American folk singer associated with the Women's music movement.
Meg Christian (born 1946 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American folk singer associated with the Women's music movement.
Meg Davis
Meg Davis is an American singer of traditional music.
Meg Davis is an American singer of traditional music.
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.
Meghan Andrews
Meghan Andrews (born September 2, 1979) is an American actress and singer from New York City.
Meghan Andrews (born September 2, 1979) is an American actress and singer from New York City.
Meiko (American singer)
Meiko, is an American singer/songwriter, born and raised in Roberta, Georgia and currently residing in Los Angeles, California.
Meiko, is an American singer/songwriter, born and raised in Roberta, Georgia and currently residing in Los Angeles, California.
Michael Doucet
Michael Doucet is a Cajun fiddler, singer and songwriter who founded the Cajun band BeauSoleil from Lafayette, Louisiana.
Michael Doucet is a Cajun fiddler, singer and songwriter who founded the Cajun band BeauSoleil from Lafayette, Louisiana.
Michael Hurley
Michael Hurley is an American singer/guitarist.
Michael Hurley is an American singer/guitarist.
Michael Hurley (musician)
Michael Hurley (born c. December 20, 1941) is an American singer/guitarist.
Michael Hurley (born c. December 20, 1941) is an American singer/guitarist.
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.
Michael Johnathon
Michael Johnathon is an American folksinger, singer-songwriter, author, and playwright.
Michael Johnathon is an American folksinger, singer-songwriter, author, and playwright.
Michelle Shocked
Michelle Shocked (born Michelle Karen Johnston, February 24, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter.
Michelle Shocked (born Michelle Karen Johnston, February 24, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter.
Millard Lampell
Millard Lampell (January 23, 1919 - October 3, 1997) was an American movie and television screenwriter who first became publicly known as a member of the Almanac Singers in the 1940s.
Millard Lampell (January 23, 1919 - October 3, 1997) was an American movie and television screenwriter who first became publicly known as a member of the Almanac Singers in the 1940s.
Mimi Fariña
Mimi Baez Fariña was a singer-songwriter and activist, the youngest of three daughters to a Scottish mother and Mexican-American physicist Albert Baez.
Mimi Baez Fariña was a singer-songwriter and activist, the youngest of three daughters to a Scottish mother and Mexican-American physicist Albert Baez.
Mississippi John Hurt
John Smith Hurt, better known as Mississippi John Hurt (July 3, 1893 or March 8, 1892 — November 2, 1966) was an American country blues singer and guitarist.
John Smith Hurt, better known as Mississippi John Hurt (July 3, 1893 or March 8, 1892 — November 2, 1966) was an American country blues singer and guitarist.
Mountain Man (music group)
Mountain Man (music group) is an American singing trio of young women described as indie folk rock with a traditional Appalachian-type folk sound.
Mountain Man (music group) is an American singing trio of young women described as indie folk rock with a traditional Appalachian-type folk sound.
My Life (Grace Griffith album)
My Life is the fourth studio release for American artist Grace Griffith.
My Life is the fourth studio release for American artist Grace Griffith.
Nanci Griffith
Nanci Griffith, is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter based in Austin, Texas.
Nanci Griffith, is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter based in Austin, Texas.
Nancy Ames
Nancy Ames is an American folk singer and songwriter.
Nancy Ames is an American folk singer and songwriter.
Nancy Cartonio
Nancy Cartonio (born February 21, 1977, Wichita, Kansas, USA) is a folk musician, songwriter, and music producer living in Portland, Maine.
Nancy Cartonio (born February 21, 1977, Wichita, Kansas, USA) is a folk musician, songwriter, and music producer living in Portland, Maine.
Natalie Merchant
Natalie Anne Merchant (born October 26, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and musician.
Natalie Anne Merchant (born October 26, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and musician.
Nick Granato
Nick Granato is an American Folk Singer/Songwriter, Winner of the Stonewall Society's Pride in The Arts Award, 2007 Artist of The Year and 2007 CD of The Year "Outside The Lines".
Nick Granato is an American Folk Singer/Songwriter, Winner of the Stonewall Society's Pride in The Arts Award, 2007 Artist of The Year and 2007 CD of The Year "Outside The Lines".
Nick Reynolds
Nick Reynolds (July 27, 1933 San Diego, California - October 1, 2008 San Diego, California) was an American folk musician and recording artist.
Nick Reynolds (July 27, 1933 San Diego, California - October 1, 2008 San Diego, California) was an American folk musician and recording artist.
Norma Tanega
Norma Cecilia Tanega (born January 30, 1939, Vallejo, California) was an American folk/pop singer.
Norma Cecilia Tanega (born January 30, 1939, Vallejo, California) was an American folk/pop singer.
Odetta
Odetta Holmes, (December 31, 1930 – December 2, 2008) known as Odetta, was an American singer, actress, guitarist, songwriter, and a human rights activist, often referred to as "The ...
Odetta Holmes, (December 31, 1930 – December 2, 2008) known as Odetta, was an American singer, actress, guitarist, songwriter, and a human rights activist, often referred to as "The ...
OK SWEETHEART
OK SWEETHEART is an indie folk group from Tulsa with late 60s pop influences.
OK SWEETHEART is an indie folk group from Tulsa with late 60s pop influences.
OK Sweetheart
OK Sweetheart is an indie folk group from Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, with late 60's pop influences.
OK Sweetheart is an indie folk group from Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, with late 60's pop influences.
Ola Belle Reed
Ola Belle Campbell Reed (August 18, 1916 – August 16, 2002) was an American folk singer, songwriter and banjo player.
Ola Belle Campbell Reed (August 18, 1916 – August 16, 2002) was an American folk singer, songwriter and banjo player.
Paleo
Paleo, aka David Strackany, is an American singer of folk music who is notable for writing a song every day for 365 days using a "half-size children's guitar" while living out of his car a...
Paleo, aka David Strackany, is an American singer of folk music who is notable for writing a song every day for 365 days using a "half-size children's guitar" while living out of his car a...
Patty Griffin
Patty Griffin, born Patricia Jean Griffin, March 16, 1964, is an American Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and musician.
Patty Griffin, born Patricia Jean Griffin, March 16, 1964, is an American Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and musician.
Patty Parsons
Patty Parsons is the former soulful lead singer of AnExchange, a Marin County, California-based folk rock group of the early 1970s,.
Patty Parsons is the former soulful lead singer of AnExchange, a Marin County, California-based folk rock group of the early 1970s,.
Paul Clayton (folksinger)
Paul Clayton (born Paul Clayton Worthington March 3, 1931 - died March 30, 1967) was an American folksinger and folklorist, who was prominent in the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s.
Paul Clayton (born Paul Clayton Worthington March 3, 1931 - died March 30, 1967) was an American folksinger and folklorist, who was prominent in the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s.
Paul Kitchen (musician)
Paul Kitchen (December 7, 1957 in Washington DC) is a singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Paul Kitchen (December 7, 1957 in Washington DC) is a singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Paul Parrish
Paul Parrish is an American singer, songwriter and pianist.
Paul Parrish is an American singer, songwriter and pianist.
Paul Robeson
Paul Leroy Robeson ( April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American singer and actor who was an advocate for the Civil Rights Movement.
Paul Leroy Robeson ( April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American singer and actor who was an advocate for the Civil Rights Movement.
Paul Stookey
Noel Paul Stookey is a singer-songwriter best known as "Paul" in the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
Noel Paul Stookey is a singer-songwriter best known as "Paul" in the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
Paul Sykes (singer)
Paul Sykes was an American folksinger, best known for live performances in the early 1960s at The Ice House, a folk music club in Pasadena, California, and as a member of folk trio The ...
Paul Sykes was an American folksinger, best known for live performances in the early 1960s at The Ice House, a folk music club in Pasadena, California, and as a member of folk trio The ...
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.
Pete Yorn
Peter Joseph Yorn (born July 27, 1974, Montville, New Jersey, United States) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who first gained international recognition after his debut record, ...
Peter Joseph Yorn (born July 27, 1974, Montville, New Jersey, United States) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who first gained international recognition after his debut record, ...
Peter Bradley Adams
Peter Bradley Adams is a folk-pop Americana singer-songwriter from Birmingham, Alabama.
Peter Bradley Adams is a folk-pop Americana singer-songwriter from Birmingham, Alabama.
Peter Case
Peter Case is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, who has had a wide-ranging career ranging from new wave music to folk rock to solo acoustic performance.
Peter Case is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, who has had a wide-ranging career ranging from new wave music to folk rock to solo acoustic performance.
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.
Peter Rowan
Peter Rowan (b. July 4, 1942, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American bluegrass musician and composer.
Peter Rowan (b. July 4, 1942, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American bluegrass musician and composer.
Peter Tevis
Peter Tevis (born 1937, in California, USA, died 13 September 2006 in Washington), was an American folk singer best remembered for his work on the soundtracks of composer Ennio Morricone.
Peter Tevis (born 1937, in California, USA, died 13 September 2006 in Washington), was an American folk singer best remembered for his work on the soundtracks of composer Ennio Morricone.
Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow (born May 31, 1938) is an American singer who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
Peter Yarrow (born May 31, 1938) is an American singer who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
Phil Ochs
Philip David Ochs was an American protest singer and songwriter who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, earnest humanism, political activism, insightful and alliterative lyrics, and dis...
Philip David Ochs was an American protest singer and songwriter who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, earnest humanism, political activism, insightful and alliterative lyrics, and dis...
Philip John Brooks
Philip John Brooks, who also performs as Phil Brooks, is a folk and rock musician.
Philip John Brooks, who also performs as Phil Brooks, is a folk and rock musician.
Phoebe Snow
Phoebe Snow was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for her chart-topping 1975 hit "Poetry Man".
Phoebe Snow was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for her chart-topping 1975 hit "Poetry Man".
Phranc
Phranc is an American singer-songwriter whose career has spanned several decades, and is also known for her cardboard and kraft paper fine art.
Phranc is an American singer-songwriter whose career has spanned several decades, and is also known for her cardboard and kraft paper fine art.
Pick Temple
As cowboy folksinger Pick Temple, Lafayette Parker Temple (c.
As cowboy folksinger Pick Temple, Lafayette Parker Temple (c.
R.W. Hampton
R.W. Hampton (born June 17, 1957 in Houston, Texas) is an award-winning American western music singer-songwriter and playwright.
R.W. Hampton (born June 17, 1957 in Houston, Texas) is an award-winning American western music singer-songwriter and playwright.
Rachael Sage
Rachael Sage is an American singer-songwriter and producer who has penned quirky, melodic pop songs since she was old enough to reach the piano keys.
Rachael Sage is an American singer-songwriter and producer who has penned quirky, melodic pop songs since she was old enough to reach the piano keys.
Rachel Bissex
Rachel Bissex (born December 27, 1956, Boston, Massachusetts – died February 20, 2005) was an award-winning American folk singer/songwriter.
Rachel Bissex (born December 27, 1956, Boston, Massachusetts – died February 20, 2005) was an award-winning American folk singer/songwriter.
Raina Rose
Raina Rose is an American folksinger-songwriter from Portland, Oregon, who now lives in Austin, Texas.
Raina Rose is an American folksinger-songwriter from Portland, Oregon, who now lives in Austin, Texas.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Ramblin' Jack Elliott (born Elliot Charles Adnopoz, August 1, 1931) is an American folk singer and performer.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott (born Elliot Charles Adnopoz, August 1, 1931) is an American folk singer and performer.
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.
Ray Korona
Ray Korona writes folk and folk rock songs about working, the environment, peace and social justice issues along with songs on the more traditional themes of love and friendship.
Ray Korona writes folk and folk rock songs about working, the environment, peace and social justice issues along with songs on the more traditional themes of love and friendship.
Ray LaMontagne
Raymond "Ray" Charles Jack LaMontagne (; born June 18, 1973) is a Grammy-award winning American singer-songwriter.
Raymond "Ray" Charles Jack LaMontagne (; born June 18, 1973) is a Grammy-award winning American singer-songwriter.
Rebecca Loebe
Rebecca Loebe is an itinerant American folk/pop singer/songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Rebecca Loebe is an itinerant American folk/pop singer/songwriter based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Richard Dyer-Bennet
Richard Dyer-Bennet (October 6, 1913, Leicester, England - December 14, 1991, Monterey, Massachusetts) was an English-born American folk singer (or his own preferred term, "minstrel"), recording...
Richard Dyer-Bennet (October 6, 1913, Leicester, England - December 14, 1991, Monterey, Massachusetts) was an English-born American folk singer (or his own preferred term, "minstrel"), recording...
Richard Fariña
Richard George Fariña (March 8, 1937 – April 30, 1966) was an American writer and folksinger.
Richard George Fariña (March 8, 1937 – April 30, 1966) was an American writer and folksinger.
Richard Meyer (folk music)
Richard Meyer (born 1952) is an American folk singer-songwriter, writer, painter, and set designer.
Richard Meyer (born 1952) is an American folk singer-songwriter, writer, painter, and set designer.
Riley Baugus
Riley Baugus (born 1965 in North Carolina) is an American old-time guitarist, banjo player, fiddler, and singer from North Carolina.
Riley Baugus (born 1965 in North Carolina) is an American old-time guitarist, banjo player, fiddler, and singer from North Carolina.
Robert German
Robert German (born Robert John German on June 16, 1978) is a United States singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
Robert German (born Robert John German on June 16, 1978) is a United States singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
Robin and Linda Williams
Robin and Linda Williams are a husband-and-wife singer-songwriter folk music duo from Virginia.
Robin and Linda Williams are a husband-and-wife singer-songwriter folk music duo from Virginia.
Robyn Landis
Robyn Landis is an author, public speaker and folk singer from the northwestern United States.
Robyn Landis is an author, public speaker and folk singer from the northwestern United States.
Roger Hoover
Roger Hoover (born December 7, 1978) is a singer/songwriter and guitarist from Akron, Ohio.
Roger Hoover (born December 7, 1978) is a singer/songwriter and guitarist from Akron, Ohio.
Roger McGuinn
James Roger McGuinn (known professionally as Roger McGuinn, previously as Jim McGuinn, and born James Joseph McGuinn III on July 13, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter and ...
James Roger McGuinn (known professionally as Roger McGuinn, previously as Jim McGuinn, and born James Joseph McGuinn III on July 13, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter and ...
Rosalie Sorrels
Rosalie Sorrels (born 1933) is an American folk singer-songwriter who resides in the mountains near Boise, Idaho.
Rosalie Sorrels (born 1933) is an American folk singer-songwriter who resides in the mountains near Boise, Idaho.
Roscoe Holcomb
Roscoe Holcomb, (born as Roscoe Halcomb September 5, 1912 - died February 1, 1981) was an American singer, banjo player, and guitarist from Daisy, Kentucky.
Roscoe Holcomb, (born as Roscoe Halcomb September 5, 1912 - died February 1, 1981) was an American singer, banjo player, and guitarist from Daisy, Kentucky.
Rose Polenzani
Rose Polenzani (born March 7, 1975 in Waukesha, Wisconsin) is an independent folk musician.
Rose Polenzani (born March 7, 1975 in Waukesha, Wisconsin) is an independent folk musician.
Roy Harvey (musician)
Roy Cecil Harvey was an American old time guitar player, singer and songwriter.
Roy Cecil Harvey was an American old time guitar player, singer and songwriter.
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 ...
Sarah Lee Guthrie
Sarah Lee Guthrie (born ) is an American singer-songwriter.
Sarah Lee Guthrie (born ) is an American singer-songwriter.
Shawn Jones (musician)
Shawn Jones (born 1976 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), is an American singer-songwriter and the founding member of the indie rock group The Lovely Sparrows.
Shawn Jones (born 1976 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), is an American singer-songwriter and the founding member of the indie rock group The Lovely Sparrows.
Shawn Mullins
Shawn Mullins is an American singer-songwriter who specializes in folk rock, instrumental rock, adult alternative, and Americana music.
Shawn Mullins is an American singer-songwriter who specializes in folk rock, instrumental rock, adult alternative, and Americana music.
Sis Cunningham
Agnes ("Sis") Cunningham (February 19, 1909 – June 27, 2004) was an American musician, best known for her involvement as a performer and publicist of folk music and protest songs.
Agnes ("Sis") Cunningham (February 19, 1909 – June 27, 2004) was an American musician, best known for her involvement as a performer and publicist of folk music and protest songs.
Sparky and Rhonda Rucker
Sparky and Rhonda Rucker are a husband and wife folk music duo from Tennessee.
Sparky and Rhonda Rucker are a husband and wife folk music duo from Tennessee.
Stephan Said
Stephan Othman Said (Arabic: ستيفن سعيد) (May 30, 1968) aka Stephan Smith is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, writer, and global activist of Iraqi and Austrian descent.
Stephan Othman Said (Arabic: ستيفن سعيد) (May 30, 1968) aka Stephan Smith is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, writer, and global activist of Iraqi and Austrian descent.
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 Forbert
Steve Forbert (born Samuel Stephen Forbert, December 13, 1954) is an American pop music singer-songwriter.
Steve Forbert (born Samuel Stephen Forbert, December 13, 1954) is an American pop music singer-songwriter.
Steve Goodman
Steve Goodman (July 25, 1948 – September 20, 1984) was an American folk music singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois.
Steve Goodman (July 25, 1948 – September 20, 1984) was an American folk music singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois.
Steve Keith
Steve Keith is a Maryland-based folk musician, a singer-songwriter who also plays the guitar, fiddle and harmonica.
Steve Keith is a Maryland-based folk musician, a singer-songwriter who also plays the guitar, fiddle and harmonica.
Steven Grossman (musician)
Steven D Grossman (September 1, 1951, Brooklyn, New York – June 23, 1991, San Francisco, California) was a singer-songwriter from the early 1970s whose debut (and only) album Caravan Tonight...
Steven D Grossman (September 1, 1951, Brooklyn, New York – June 23, 1991, San Francisco, California) was a singer-songwriter from the early 1970s whose debut (and only) album Caravan Tonight...
Steven Zelin
Steven Zelin - also known as "The Singing CPA" is an independent singer/songwriter in NYC with a day job of a Certified Public Accountant.
Steven Zelin - also known as "The Singing CPA" is an independent singer/songwriter in NYC with a day job of a Certified Public Accountant.
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 Christie
Susan Christie is an American singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Susan Christie is an American singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Susan Reed (singer)
Susan Reed (January 11, 1926 – April 25, 2010) was a singer, harpist and zitherist.
Susan Reed (January 11, 1926 – April 25, 2010) was a singer, harpist and zitherist.
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Nadine Vega (born July 11, 1959) is an American songwriter and singer known for her eclectic folk-inspired music.
Suzanne Nadine Vega (born July 11, 1959) is an American songwriter and singer known for her eclectic folk-inspired music.
Suzzy Roche
Suzzy Roche, originally from Park Ridge, New Jersey, is best known for her work with the female vocal group The Roches, alongside sisters Maggie and Terre.
Suzzy Roche, originally from Park Ridge, New Jersey, is best known for her work with the female vocal group The Roches, alongside sisters Maggie and Terre.
Terry Callier
Terrence O. Callier, known as Terry Callier (born May 24, 1945, Chicago, Illinois) is an American jazz, soul and folk guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Terrence O. Callier, known as Terry Callier (born May 24, 1945, Chicago, Illinois) is an American jazz, soul and folk guitarist and singer-songwriter.
Texas Gladden
Texas Gladden (1895-1967) was an American folk singer born in Saltville, Virginia.
Texas Gladden (1895-1967) was an American folk singer born in Saltville, Virginia.
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 Nightwatchman
The Nightwatchman is the alter-ego and solo act of Rage Against the Machine, Street Sweeper Social Club and former Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello.
The Nightwatchman is the alter-ego and solo act of Rage Against the Machine, Street Sweeper Social Club and former Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello.
The Steel Wheels
The Steel Wheels are an American roots music, Americana and folk musicians, based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
The Steel Wheels are an American roots music, Americana and folk musicians, based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
The Two Poor Boys
The Two Poor Boys were an American folk-blues duo, composed of Joe Evans and Arthur McLain.
The Two Poor Boys were an American folk-blues duo, composed of Joe Evans and Arthur McLain.
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."
Tim Rose
Timothy Alan Patrick Rose, best known professionally as Tim Rose, was an American singer-songwriter, who spent much of his life in London, England and had more success in Europe than in h...
Timothy Alan Patrick Rose, best known professionally as Tim Rose, was an American singer-songwriter, who spent much of his life in London, England and had more success in Europe than in h...
Todd Snider
Todd Daniel Snider is an American singer-songwriter with a musical style that combines Americana, alt-country, and folk.
Todd Daniel Snider is an American singer-songwriter with a musical style that combines Americana, alt-country, and folk.
Tom Brosseau
Tom Brosseau is an American musical storyteller and guitarist, born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Tom Brosseau is an American musical storyteller and guitarist, born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Tom Glazer
Thomas Zachariah "Tom" Glazer (September 3, 1914 – February 21, 2003) was an American folk singer and songwriter known primarily as a composer of ballads, including: "Because All Men Are Brother...
Thomas Zachariah "Tom" Glazer (September 3, 1914 – February 21, 2003) was an American folk singer and songwriter known primarily as a composer of ballads, including: "Because All Men Are Brother...
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 Rush
Tom Rush (born February 8, 1941) is an American folk and blues singer, songwriter, musician and recording artist.
Tom Rush (born February 8, 1941) is an American folk and blues singer, songwriter, musician and recording artist.
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.
Townes Van Zandt
John Townes Van Zandt, best known as Townes Van Zandt, was an American Texas Country-folk music singer-songwriter, performer, and poet.
John Townes Van Zandt, best known as Townes Van Zandt, was an American Texas Country-folk music singer-songwriter, performer, and poet.
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her singles "Fast Car", "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", "Baby Can I Hold You", "Crossroads", "Give Me One Reason" and "Telling Stories".
Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her singles "Fast Car", "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", "Baby Can I Hold You", "Crossroads", "Give Me One Reason" and "Telling Stories".
Tret Fure
Tret Fure (born March 18, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter, prominent in the women's music scene.
Tret Fure (born March 18, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter, prominent in the women's music scene.
Tristan Prettyman
Tristan Prettyman (born May 23, 1982) is a singer-songwriter and former Roxy model from San Diego, California.
Tristan Prettyman (born May 23, 1982) is a singer-songwriter and former Roxy model from San Diego, California.
Tyler James (American musician)
Tyler James is an American singer/songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tyler James is an American singer/songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tyler Stenson
Born in Lander, Wyoming and raised in Oregon, Tyler Stenson is an award winning singer/songwriter of "Elegant Folk" music from Portland, OR. Although he moved to Portland at a young age, he car...
Born in Lander, Wyoming and raised in Oregon, Tyler Stenson is an award winning singer/songwriter of "Elegant Folk" music from Portland, OR. Although he moved to Portland at a young age, he car...
Utah Phillips
Bruce Duncan "Utah" Phillips (May 15, 1935 – May 23, 2008) was a labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, poet and the "Golden Voice of the Great Southwest".
Bruce Duncan "Utah" Phillips (May 15, 1935 – May 23, 2008) was a labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, poet and the "Golden Voice of the Great Southwest".
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.
Vanessa Peters
Vanessa Peters (born September 16, 1980) is an unsigned Texas-based singer/songwriter who often performs accompanied by the Italian instrumental trio known as Ice Cream on Mondays.
Vanessa Peters (born September 16, 1980) is an unsigned Texas-based singer/songwriter who often performs accompanied by the Italian instrumental trio known as Ice Cream on Mondays.
Vera Hall
Adell Hall Ward, better known as Vera Hall was an American folk singer born in Payneville, Alabama.
Adell Hall Ward, better known as Vera Hall was an American folk singer born in Payneville, Alabama.
Vern Partlow
Vern Partlow (May 25, 1910 - March 1, 1987) was an American newspaper reporter and folk singer who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era.
Vern Partlow (May 25, 1910 - March 1, 1987) was an American newspaper reporter and folk singer who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era.
Vic Chesnutt
James Victor "Vic" Chesnutt (November 12, 1964 – December 25, 2009) was an American singer-songwriter from Athens, Georgia.
James Victor "Vic" Chesnutt (November 12, 1964 – December 25, 2009) was an American singer-songwriter from Athens, Georgia.
Victoria Williams
Victoria Williams is an American singer-songwriter and musician, originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, although she has resided in Southern California throughout her musical career.
Victoria Williams is an American singer-songwriter and musician, originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, although she has resided in Southern California throughout her musical career.
Vince Martin (singer)
Vince Martin (b Vincent Marcellino, 1938) is an American folk singer and songwriter.
Vince Martin (b Vincent Marcellino, 1938) is an American folk singer and songwriter.
Virgil Sturgill
Virgil Sturgill (b. 1897 in Carter County, Kentucky) was a ballad singer and dulcimer player.
Virgil Sturgill (b. 1897 in Carter County, Kentucky) was a ballad singer and dulcimer player.
Von Trapp Children
The Von Trapp Children are a musical group made up Justin, Amanda, Melanie, and Sofia von Trapp, descendants of the Trapp Family Singers.
The Von Trapp Children are a musical group made up Justin, Amanda, Melanie, and Sofia von Trapp, descendants of the Trapp Family Singers.
Waqidi Falicoff, Music Career
Waqidi Falicoff is an American who had a short career as a composer, folksinger and guitarist.
Waqidi Falicoff is an American who had a short career as a composer, folksinger and guitarist.
Wendy Bucklew
Wendy Bucklew is an American folk singer/songwriter who became well known as part of the Atlanta folk scene, which she joined in 1988.
Wendy Bucklew is an American folk singer/songwriter who became well known as part of the Atlanta folk scene, which she joined in 1988.
Wendy Penney
Wendy Penney is a singer and bass guitar player who began performing in 1966, and founded with Roger Penney the musical groups Bermuda Triangle Band, Roger and Wendy, and Euphoria (American band).
Wendy Penney is a singer and bass guitar player who began performing in 1966, and founded with Roger Penney the musical groups Bermuda Triangle Band, Roger and Wendy, and Euphoria (American band).
Will McLean
Will McLean (1919–1990) was a well-known Florida folk singer-songwriter and an idol to many people.
Will McLean (1919–1990) was a well-known Florida folk singer-songwriter and an idol to many people.
Will Oldham
Will Oldham (born January 15, 1970), better known by the stage name Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, is an American singer-songwriter and actor.
Will Oldham (born January 15, 1970), better known by the stage name Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, is an American singer-songwriter and actor.
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.
Woody Guthrie
Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie is best known as an American singer-songwriter and folk musician, whose musical legacy includes hundreds of political, traditional and children's songs...
Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie is best known as an American singer-songwriter and folk musician, whose musical legacy includes hundreds of political, traditional and children's songs...