Folk Artists S-Z
- Dar Williams (6)
- Gillian Welch (2)
- KT Tunstall (3)
- Laura Veirs (2)
- Neil Young (2)
- Pete Seeger (7)
- Rhonda Vincent (2)
- Rosie Thomas (2)
- Steep Canyon Rangers (1)
- Susan Werner (4)
- Suzanne Vega (3)
- The Waybacks (3)
- The Weepies (2)
- Tony Trischka (1)
- Townes Van Zandt (5)
- Uncle Earl (3)
Darrell Scott
Darrell Scott is as well-known for his songwriting and session work as he is for his solo albums. But, for all these things, he's widely respected as one of the finest artists at work in the folk and Americana world these days. Learn more about Darrell Scott with this biography and profile.
William Elliott Whitmore
William Elliott Whitmore writes songs which can decisively be called folk songs, yet his appeal reaches as far as punk rock and indie pop fans. Learn more about William Elliott Whitmore with this bio and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.
Doc Watson
Learn more about old time Appalachian folk and country music legend Doc Watson, with this introductory bio and profile. Including recommended CDs and MP3s.
Todd Snider
Todd Snider is frequently considered one of the finest singer-songwriters in contemporary folk music, tackling everything from topical political songs to tunes about intensely personal issues. Learn more about the music of Todd Snider with this biography and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.
The Sweetback Sisters
The Sweetback Sisters released their second full-length album in May 2011, much to the pleasure of Americana fans and critics alike. Their sweet harmonies and blend of country, roots, and Americana music has impressed audiences at folk and bluegrass festivals. Learn more about the Sweetback Sisters with this brief bio and profile, including...
Whitehorse
Learn all about the new Canadian singer-songwriter duo Whitehorse, made up of Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland. Check out this bio complete with recommended CDs and MP3s.
Trampled by Turtles
Learn more about progressive bluegrass troupe Trampled by Turtles with this introductory bio and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.
Two Man Gentleman Band
The Two Man Gentleman Band is one of the best loved up-and-coming duos on the burgeoning old time folk music scene. Learn more about them with this introductory bio and profile, including recommended MP3s and CDs.
Earl Scruggs
Earl Scruggs is one of the greatest banjo players ever to meet the instrument. His three-finger picking style has come to be known as "Scruggs Style," and his work has influenced everyone from Béla Fleck to J.D. Crowe & the New South
Peggy Seeger
Learn more about the great folksinger Peggy Seeger, known best for her feminist anthems and recordings of children's folk songs, with this introductory bio and profile.
Holly Williams
Learn more about Holly Williams - granddaughter of Hank Sr. - with this introductory biography and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.
Michelle Shocked
Learn more about singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked with this introductory bio and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.
Shovels + Rope
Learn more about Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent, and their collaboration as Shovels + Rope, with this introductory bio and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.
Shannon Whitworth
Learn more about singer-songwriter Shannon Whitworth with this introductory biography and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.
Steep Canyon Rangers
Learn more about Grammy-nominated band the Steep Canyon Rangers, with this introductory biography and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.
Ben Sollee
Learn more about Kentucky-based singer-songwriter-cellist-activist Ben Sollee with this introductory bio and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.
Sweet Honey in the Rock
Learn more about legendary folk a capella troupe Sweet Honey in the Rock, with this introductory bio and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.
Ralph Stanley
Learn more about bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley and his band the Stanley Brothers with this introductory bio and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.
Tall Heights - Interview about 'Man of Stone'
Learn more about up-and-coming Boston-based duo Tall Heights with this brief interview about their 2013 album 'Man of Stone'.
Tall Heights
Learn more about up-and-coming folk music duo Tall Heights (Tim Harrington and Paul Wright) with this introductory biography and profile, including recommended CDs and MP3s.