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Steve Goodman
45,581 listeners
Steve Goodman (July 25, 1948 – September 20, 1984) was an American folk music singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. The writer of &quo… read moreSteve Goodman (July 25, 1948 – September 20, 1984) was an American folk music singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. The writer of "City of New Orleans", made popular by Arlo Guthrie, Goodman won two Grammy Awards. The Chic… read moreSteve Goodman (July 25, 1948 – September 20, 1984) was an American folk music singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. The writer of "City of New Orleans", made popular by Arlo Guthrie, Goodman won two Grammy Awards. The Chicago-born singer-songwriter, was discovered by Kris Kristoffe… read more -
Chris Smither
77,451 listeners
Chris Smither (born November 11, 1944 in Miami, Florida) is an American folk/blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He grew up mainly in … read moreChris Smither (born November 11, 1944 in Miami, Florida) is an American folk/blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He grew up mainly in New Orleans and attended the University of the Americas in Mexico City, planning on becoming an an… read moreChris Smither (born November 11, 1944 in Miami, Florida) is an American folk/blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He grew up mainly in New Orleans and attended the University of the Americas in Mexico City, planning on becoming an anthropologist, but transferred to Tulane University after a y… read more -
Bruce Cockburn
196,954 listeners
Bruce Cockburn (pronounced "CO-burn") (born May 27, 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) has had a long and distinguished career, wit… read moreBruce Cockburn (pronounced "CO-burn") (born May 27, 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) has had a long and distinguished career, with much success in his native Canada. He has written songs in styles ranging from folk to jazz-infl… read moreBruce Cockburn (pronounced "CO-burn") (born May 27, 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) has had a long and distinguished career, with much success in his native Canada. He has written songs in styles ranging from folk to jazz-influenced rock to rock and roll. Cockburn was inducted into the… read more -
Tom Rush
70,373 listeners
Tom Rush (born in Portsmouth, NH, on 8 February 1941) is an American folk and blues singer and songwriter. He is credited by Rolling Stone … read moreTom Rush (born in Portsmouth, NH, on 8 February 1941) is an American folk and blues singer and songwriter. He is credited by Rolling Stone magazine with ushering in the era of the singer-songwriter. In addition to performing his own comp… read moreTom Rush (born in Portsmouth, NH, on 8 February 1941) is an American folk and blues singer and songwriter. He is credited by Rolling Stone magazine with ushering in the era of the singer-songwriter. In addition to performing his own compositions, he sang songs by Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Ja… read more -
Patty Griffin
339,335 listeners
Patty Griffin (born Patricia Jean Griffin on March 16, 1964, in Old Town, Maine) is an American Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and musi… read morePatty Griffin (born Patricia Jean Griffin on March 16, 1964, in Old Town, Maine) is an American Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and musician. Known for her stripped-down songwriting style centered around the folk music genre, her songs have been covered by a host of musicians including Emmylou… read more -
Eliza Gilkyson
56,929 listeners
Eliza Gilkyson (born in Los Angeles, California, in 1950) is an American folk musician based in Austin, Texas. She has been recording and p… read moreEliza Gilkyson (born in Los Angeles, California, in 1950) is an American folk musician based in Austin, Texas. She has been recording and performing her unique blend of folk, country, and other genres since the late 1970s. She is the dau… read moreEliza Gilkyson (born in Los Angeles, California, in 1950) is an American folk musician based in Austin, Texas. She has been recording and performing her unique blend of folk, country, and other genres since the late 1970s. She is the daughter of the late Terry Gilkyson, an accomplished songwriter… read more -
Greg Brown
84,330 listeners
Greg Brown is a folk musician from Iowa, USA. His "Iowa Waltz" has been (unsuccessfully) proposed to replace the state song of Io… read moreGreg Brown is a folk musician from Iowa, USA. His "Iowa Waltz" has been (unsuccessfully) proposed to replace the state song of Iowa. During the 1980s, his reputation was established through frequent touring and recurring perfor… read moreGreg Brown is a folk musician from Iowa, USA. His "Iowa Waltz" has been (unsuccessfully) proposed to replace the state song of Iowa. During the 1980s, his reputation was established through frequent touring and recurring performances on A Prairie Home Companion. Subsequently, his work h… read more -
John Gorka
50,273 listeners
John Gorka (born in July 1958) is an American contemporary folk musician. In 1991, Rolling Stone magazine called him "the pre-eminent … read moreJohn Gorka (born in July 1958) is an American contemporary folk musician. In 1991, Rolling Stone magazine called him "the pre-eminent male singer-songwriter of what has been dubbed the New Folk Movement. Gorka was born in Edison, Ne… read moreJohn Gorka (born in July 1958) is an American contemporary folk musician. In 1991, Rolling Stone magazine called him "the pre-eminent male singer-songwriter of what has been dubbed the New Folk Movement. Gorka was born in Edison, New Jersey. He received his first guitar as a Christmas gift, … read more -
Guy Clark
177,000 listeners
Guy Charles Clark (November 6, 1941 - May 17, 2016) was a Grammy Award winning American Texas Country and folk singer, musician, songwriter… read moreGuy Charles Clark (November 6, 1941 - May 17, 2016) was a Grammy Award winning American Texas Country and folk singer, musician, songwriter, recording artist, and performer. He has released more than twenty albums, and his songs have bee… read moreGuy Charles Clark (November 6, 1941 - May 17, 2016) was a Grammy Award winning American Texas Country and folk singer, musician, songwriter, recording artist, and performer. He has released more than twenty albums, and his songs have been recorded by other artists including Jerry Jeff Walker, Jim… read more -
Jesse Colin Young
24,752 listeners
Jesse Colin Young (born Perry Miller on 22 November 1941) is an American singer and songwriter who was a founding member and lead singer of… read moreJesse Colin Young (born Perry Miller on 22 November 1941) is an American singer and songwriter who was a founding member and lead singer of the 1960s group The Youngbloods whose single Get Together became a worldwide hit. After seven gr… read moreJesse Colin Young (born Perry Miller on 22 November 1941) is an American singer and songwriter who was a founding member and lead singer of the 1960s group The Youngbloods whose single Get Together became a worldwide hit. After seven group releases, Young began the production of more than 15 sol… read more