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Raffi
Canadian songwriter and performer Raffi Cavoukian is maybe the world's most beloved children's musician. If "Baby Beluga" is not a folksong, nothing is.

Raitt, Bonnie
Raitt made the charts with a number of pop singles but her roots and her heart are still solidly in blues and folk. Site includes sound clips and tour schedule.

Rattle Trap String Band. Old Timey music.

Reagon, Toshi
Her most recent album features pop-sounding love ballads and even a thrash song. The politics are still there, however.

Reams, James & The Barnstormers - Brooklyn, NY. Bluegrass

Red Clay Ramblers
Official Site for the current, Grammy Award-Winning incarnation of the group.

Red Clay Ramblers
A fansite for the legendary band.

Reid, Harvey
This extraordinarily versatile string musician from Maine plays traditional and traditionally based music and is an excellent songwriter too. His recordings have a pristine, audiophile quality.

Renbourne, John
This site is a fine resource for one of Britain's seminal folk, folk-rock-jazz figures. Renbourne's guitar playing helped revolutionize the British tradition. See Pentangle too.

Reynolds, Malvina
Reynolds is old school folkie protest - author of "Little Boxes" and "Turn Around." Not much on the net, but this page has useful links/info.

Rice, Chris. Christian folk.

River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs - Hartford, CT. Cajun/Zydeco dance band. (T,B,P,X).

Roach, AJ. Oakland, CA. Bluegrass & Appalachian music; debut album "Dogwood Winter" released in 2003.

Robertson, Mae. Birmingham, AL. Trad., Contemporary & Original Folk & Lullabies (T,B,P$,X)

Robeson, Paul Best of the Net
Robeson achieved immortality for his rich baritone singing and radical political idealism. He was a mainstay of the early folk revival of the 50s. This excellent page of info and links is fit for a scholar!

Robinson, Dana
Contemporary songwriter with deep traditional and old-timey roots.

Rogers, Garnet
Brother of Stan, Garnet has the same great baritone voice plus virtuosity on the guitar. He's a popular performer on the Canadian/U.S. circuit.

Rogers, Sally
A wonderful singer of traditional songs, Sally is now mainly a young children's performer focusing on "educational" music.

Rogers, Stan
The Bard of the great Northwest. Unlike cultural expatriates like Mitchell, Cohen, Rush, and Lightfoot, Rogers is pure Canada. His new homepage includes an extensive collection of lyrics and videos.

Ross, Butch. Trenton NJ - hip, anti-folk.

Ross, Don
Toronto-based Don Ross is a world class guitarist and composer, combining Celtic roots and a sensibility that veers between classical and rock.

Tom, Ross. Guitar based music, often with lyrics - strong jazz and world music influence.

Rossoni, Mary Ann - Providence, RI Contemporary Folk (T, B, P, X)

David Rovics - labor and political songwriter. "The musical version of Democracy Now" - Amy Goodman

Rusby, Kate
A young, startlingly refreshing English phenom. Rusby is a sensational singer with a rare connection to the spirit of the old traditional songs.

Rush, Tom
A central folk performer since the sixties, blending traditional folk and blues sensibility with a contemporary outlook. First artist to record Joni Mitchell's work.

Russell, Claudia - Two time Kerrville New Folk finalist and WUMB's New Artist of the Year.

Russell, Tom
Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Russell's Tex-Mex sound is authentic, his amazing story songs really stretch the genre. A mainstay on the European circuit.

Rusted Root
A real phenomenon. Eclectic folk-roots group creates a potent mixture of Latin, African, Eastern, Soul, Rock, and traditional American music. Excellent site with extensive lyrics and full-length RealAudio clips.

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Sampou, Les
Female Boston-based singer-songwriter and blues guitarist. with some kick.

Sands, Ben. Newry, Co. Down, Ireland. Singersongwriter & Irish trad. songs & music (T,B,P,S,X)

St. Marie, Buffy
Canadian songwriter known as a writer of political songs ("Universal Soldier") in the sixties and as a Native American activist and "cyberskin" educator.

Sawatzky, Helma.

Scruggs, Earl
Earl Scruggs invented the "3 finger roll" style for banjo. Ask Bela Fleck - or for that matter, millions of other banjo players - "why" they are playing. "because of Earl..."

Seeger, Pete: This Site's Comprehensive Info & Links Page
Brief bio, essential songs, CDs books and websites - including lyrics/chords sites - all with links. The best place to start your exploration of this classic folk artist.

Seeger, Pete
This fan appreciation site for folk music's most recognizable living icon is the meatiest. Includes a list of his original compositions, lyrics, news and more.

Selkye, Jane.

Sexsmith, Ron
Strong, mostly acoustic singer-songwriter with a winning pop/rock sensibility.

Sharp, David - Salt Lake City, Utah - USA (T, B, P, X, MP3's, $)

Sheridan, Cosy
A folk-scene favorite, her songs deal with spiritual wrestling, with "moments of tasteless comical diversion." Site includes sound clips and on-line store.

Shindell, Richard
No songwriter working today has a higher reputation for craftsmanship and deep understanding of human drama. If you don't know his music, you don't know folk music today. Or tomorrow.

Shocked, Michelle
Shocked combines East Texas roots with Northeast folk activism and a shot of punk. Ani is her descendent.

Shuffield, Sally - Durango, CO. Americana singer/songwriter (T,B,P,S,$,X) .

Siberry, Jane
Not exactly folk but beloved by many folkies and a truly innovative songwriter who, with performance artists like Laurie Anderson, experiment with the medium of music and recording.

Silverstein, Shel Best of the Net
This site is dedicated to Shel's adult work, with plenty of poetry and lyrics. An excellent fan site, done with love and care.

Simon and Garfunkel
Lyrically complex, musically klepto-eclectic, they dominated the 60's and 70s pop/folk scene and have become permanent fixtures in the culture. Excellent fansite includes tons of info and links to other sites for them as a duo and individually.

Simon & Garfunkel
This excellent fansite includes lyrics and guitar tabs to about 40 classic songs.

Simon, Paul
Paul Simon's official WB site. One of a handful of artists from the 60s who has continued to grow and be centrally important.

Simpson, Martin
OK, so all England's guitarists are legendary....

Sixpence None the Richer. Folkish Celtic pop.

Skinner, Tom. Tulsa, OK. Singer/songwriter, producer. (B,P,S,$,X)

Smith, Debi
Chanteuse & longtime member of the Bitchin' Babes.

Smith, John.Singer-songwriter - a la Nashville.

Smith, Leslie
Lonesome Appalachian vocal style makes her highly poetic original songs more striking. One of them is covered by Cry, Cry, Cry. Site includes sounds and store.

Smither, Chris
A new kind of blues - Smither writes and performs a distinctively contemporary music with plenty of the old soul.

Soli, Michael. Las Vegas, NV. Performing singer/songwriter and House Concert promoter.

Solomon, Lenny. Cambridge-based singer-songwriter from the days of the great Folk Scare (T,B,P,L,MP3,S,X).

Son Volt
Rock meets country. Hear clips from Wide Swing Tremolo here.

Sons of the Never Wrong
Witty and whimsical original songs with tight three-part harmonies unexpectedly dive beneath the surface. Site includes sounds, store.

Spector, Jennifer. Tucson, AZ. Singer-songwriter.

Spencer, Peter. NJ. Singer-songwriter, blues.

Spicer, Amilia K.
Spicer's debut album, Like An Engine, is a winning cross between folk-rock and cabaret: she is a pianist and poetic, sensual - often erotic - lyricist.

Squirrel Nut Zippers
Official site for this country swing band, the unofficial favorites in the swing dance wave that has swept the country.

Stampfel, Peter
Co-founder of Holy Modal Rounders, remains a top performer and trippy writer. Minimal site includes bio, one sound clip, and ordering info for new CD.

Steinhart, David - Los Angeles, CA. Acoustic music combining melody & irreverence. (MP3, B, P, S, $).

Stewart, John
Former member of the Kingston Trio and composer of "Daydream Believer" and "California Bloodlines."

Still on the Hill
Arkansas. Powerhouse bluegrass and more with great vocals, violin.

Strangefolk
A very young Vermont folk-rock-blues-bluegrass band, more rootsy than Phish, going for the mantle.

The Strawbs
British band, originally formed as The Strawberry Hill Boys in the early 60's, the band included Sandy Denny for a short while in 1967, went electric in 1970 when Rick Wakeman joined and achieved a hit with the labor song 'Part of the Union.'

Strong, Heather T - Waupaca, WI, USA. Alternative Folk and Childrens singer/songwriter (mp3's).

Sullivan, Danny.

Sullivan, Katie. ChicagoIL. Folk, blues and Irish pub style music (T,S).

Sullivan, Mareid. California USA. Celtic singer, songwriter. Also author on Celtic music.

Sweet Honey In The Rock
This a cappella sextet of women is absolutely captivating to listen to and watch, combining spiritual and political songs and promoting social action and change.

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Tabor, June
British singer. "One of the most stunning solo voices in folkdom." - The Times Recently she's joined with the Oyster Band to make some great albums.

Taj Mahal
Unusual combination of classic and original blues plus an eclectic use of related musical styles. Check out Mule Bones, his settings of Langston Hughes poems.

Tannahill Weavers
One of Scotland's premier traditional bands, started by Roy Gullane and Phil Smillie back in 1976, the Tannahills have a diverse repertoire that spans the centuries with instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads.

Tarras
Very young English group from the Borderlands, their debut release on Rounder mixes English, Celtic and modern influences with elan and intelligence. Excellent musicianship and songwriting.

Taylor, Livingston
Great musician and consummate family entertainer. Does a significant amount of children's music too.

Taylor, James
This fansite offers news, tour schedule and lots of old/rare/live recordings on MP3.

Theriot, Lisa. Traditional British ballads and tradition-based original songs.

Thompson, Joe. Children's music.

Thompson, Richard
Legendary British songwriter and former lead guitarist for Fairport Convention. His official Capitol records site has bio, tourdates, links to Amazon.com

Touchwood. Australian trio

Trout Fishing in America
This quirky pair are among the best songwriters and performers for kids, though they have a huge fanbase of adults too.

Tsufit. Canada. World-folk. English and Hebrew.

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Ugly Mugs, The. Folk band.

Ungar, Jay & Molly Mason
Old-time music with a highly original sensibility. Ungar wrote "Ashokan Farewell," the immediate classic that became the theme for Ken Burns' PBS Civil War documentary.

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Van Ronk, Dave
Great fansite in response to the paucity of VanRonkiana on the net.... Lots of good info, reviews, soundclips.

Van Zandt, Townes
The late Americana legend.

Vega, Suzanne
An instant classic, Suzanne started out in the Greenwich Village songwriter scene and keeps experimenting in new genres. Her writing stays timeless.

Vigilantes of Love.last CD: Audible Sigh.

Voiles, Sammy Joe. Singersongwriter.(S,MP3)

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Wainwright, Loudon III
Masterful songwriting, mostly known for his humorous classics like "Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road," but capable of eerie, deep emotion too. Great fan site includes tourdates, discography, lyrics, and many features.

Wainwright, Sloan
A powerful, soulful vocalist reminiscent of Armitrading, and a stirring, intelligent songwriter reminiscent of no one. Waterbug site includes sounds and store.

Walker, Jerry Jeff
Yes, he wrote Mr. Bo Jangles - get over it. Lots more good rootsy/Americana stuff where that came from.

Waterdeep. Indie music from Kansas.

Waters, Muddy
Legendary bluesman and songwriter.

Watson, Doc
This All Music Guide site is an excellent resource for this seminal picker.

Weigle, Mark Vallejo, CA pop/folk/country. Gay themes. S/MP3/B/P/T/$.

Weiser, Glenn. Celtic guitar, harmonica.

Welch, Gillian and David Rawlings
Welch has captured something raw and dark at the heart of folk and country music that most writers have lost. Her partner David Rawlings makes the execution perfect.

Werner, Susan
A consummate entertainer, when Werner brought her classical training to the intimate stages of folk clubs and coffeehouses it was a revelation. Warm, funny and vocally explosive folk-pop.

Westerleys, The
Americana.

Wheeler, Cheryl
Folk's funniest performer and writer of some of the loveliest melodies and lovesongs.

When Pigs Fly. So. California. Traditional folk band.

Whitford, Stuart. Songs and instrumentals, Southwestern style. Debut CD "Vertical Land".

Wilcox, David
A much-admired guitarist, velvety vocalist, and writer of heart-warming folk-pop songs. He briefly broke into the mass market but remains a folk-scene favorite.

Wilcox, Doug Alan. Singer-songwriter

Wilkerson, Soham. Chicago, IL. (MP3, L, P, T)

Williams, Bernice. Upstate NY. Singer-songwriter. (B,T,S,$).

Williams, Bronwen - Hudson, WI. Acoustic singer-songwriter. (T,B,P,L,S,MP3,$,X).

Williams, Dar
One of the most original and best loved of today's songwriters. Nobody sounds anything like her - smart, funny, poetic, insistent. One of the best in any genre.

Williams, Hank
Idolized as the king of country music by the new generation of writers, though you can't hear him on the radio. Not much on the offical site either.

Williams, Karl - Harrisburg, PA. Singer-songwriter: self-advocacy movement, kids, folk, folk-rock. (B,P,L,S,$,X)

Williams, Lucinda
This is LW's official site, though this unofficial site is excellent too. And here's extensive collection of lyrics, chords and tabs.

Williams, Robin & Linda
Popular duo with an old timey feel, often featured on Prairie Home Companion.

Williams, Victoria
A great, highly original writer with a voice that, well... a lot of people cover her songs. But there is a deeply imaginative quality to her own performances. VW's Atlantic Records site.

Williamson, Chris & Tret Fure
Along with Holly Near, Williamson and Fure were mainstays in the women's song movement of the '70s. Williamson's "Song of the Soul" is a classic of the genre. Celebratory new age spirituality.

Witten, Patti. Folk-pop with a country twang.

Wolf, Kate
This late singer-songwriter remains well-beloved and remembered for her sentimental songs, including "Give Yourself to Love."

Wood, Boyd. Stafford, CT. Singer-songwriter.

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Yacoub, Gabriel
Internationally known for leading the group Malicorne, which did for French traditional music what Fairport Convention did for the English. His solo work combines hauntingly beautiful original songs with traditional material. Official site is bilingual (T, B, P, L (translations), S, MP3, $, X) 05/04

Y'All
A fun duo with humble, understated songs in the simplest country style. And the lucky green dress? After a while, you don't even notice....

Young, Adrienne Ð Nashville, TN - Original, contemporary acoustic roots music. (T,B,P,MP3,$,X).

Young, Neil
One of the great writers, Young has always straddled these musical borderlands. Excellent unofficial site, including extensive lyrics, chords & tab - no songwriter deserves it more.

Young, Steve
Young has been making what he calls Southern music, a blend of American roots influences, since the early 60's.

Zacharin, Noah. Canada. Singer-songwriter.

Zeigler, Diane
Zig is lately returned to the national folk circuit. Exquisite songs and passionate voice.