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Bill Staines
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Bill Staines is an American songwriter and folk singer from New England, well known for composing children's songs as well as folk son… read moreBill Staines is an American songwriter and folk singer from New England, well known for composing children's songs as well as folk songs with a timeless quality. In the early 1960s he started his professional career in the Cambridge… read moreBill Staines is an American songwriter and folk singer from New England, well known for composing children's songs as well as folk songs with a timeless quality. In the early 1960s he started his professional career in the Cambridge, Massachusetts area. Staines began touring nationwide a few… read more -
Richard & Mimi Fariña
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Richard & Mimi Fariña was an American folk duo comprising husband and wife Richard Fariña and Mimi Fariña (née Mimi Baez, the younger s… read moreRichard & Mimi Fariña was an American folk duo comprising husband and wife Richard Fariña and Mimi Fariña (née Mimi Baez, the younger sister of Joan Baez). The duo debuted at the Big Sur Folk Festival in 1964 and signed a contract wi… read moreRichard & Mimi Fariña was an American folk duo comprising husband and wife Richard Fariña and Mimi Fariña (née Mimi Baez, the younger sister of Joan Baez). The duo debuted at the Big Sur Folk Festival in 1964 and signed a contract with Vanguard Records. They recorded their first album, Celebr… read more -
Joe Glazer
8,243 listeners
Joe Glazer (June 19, 1918 – September 19, 2006), closely associated with labor unions and often referred to as the "labor's troub… read moreJoe Glazer (June 19, 1918 – September 19, 2006), closely associated with labor unions and often referred to as the "labor's troubadour," was a US-American folk musician who recorded more than thirty albums over the course … read moreJoe Glazer (June 19, 1918 – September 19, 2006), closely associated with labor unions and often referred to as the "labor's troubadour," was a US-American folk musician who recorded more than thirty albums over the course of his career. Some of his more acclaimed songs include &quo… read more -
Dick Rosmini
7,007 listeners
Dick Rosmini (1936 - September 9, 1995) was an American guitarist, at one time considered the best 12-string guitarist in the world. He is … read moreDick Rosmini (1936 - September 9, 1995) was an American guitarist, at one time considered the best 12-string guitarist in the world. He is best-remembered for his role in the American "folk revival" of the 1960s. Rosmini'… read moreDick Rosmini (1936 - September 9, 1995) was an American guitarist, at one time considered the best 12-string guitarist in the world. He is best-remembered for his role in the American "folk revival" of the 1960s. Rosmini's 1964 album "Adventures for 12 string, 6 string, and b… read more -
Oscar Brand
8,175 listeners
Oscar Brand (February 7, 1920 – September 30, 2016) was a Canadian-born American folk singer-songwriter and author. In his career, spanning… read moreOscar Brand (February 7, 1920 – September 30, 2016) was a Canadian-born American folk singer-songwriter and author. In his career, spanning 70 years, he composed at least 300 songs and released nearly 100 albums, among them Canadian and … read moreOscar Brand (February 7, 1920 – September 30, 2016) was a Canadian-born American folk singer-songwriter and author. In his career, spanning 70 years, he composed at least 300 songs and released nearly 100 albums, among them Canadian and American patriotic songs. Brand's music runs the gamut … read more -
Frank Proffitt
9,341 listeners
Frank Proffitt (June 1, 1913 – November 24, 1965) was an Appalachian old time banjoist and performer at the 1963 Newport Folk Festival. He … read moreFrank Proffitt (June 1, 1913 – November 24, 1965) was an Appalachian old time banjoist and performer at the 1963 Newport Folk Festival. He was a key figure in inspiring musicians of the 1960s and 1970s to play the banjo. He recorded the … read moreFrank Proffitt (June 1, 1913 – November 24, 1965) was an Appalachian old time banjoist and performer at the 1963 Newport Folk Festival. He was a key figure in inspiring musicians of the 1960s and 1970s to play the banjo. He recorded the ballad "Tom Dooley" for Alan Lomax on one of his (… read more -
John McCutcheon
13,032 listeners
John McCutcheon has emerged as one of our most respected and loved folksingers. As an instrumentalist, he is a master of a dozen different … read moreJohn McCutcheon has emerged as one of our most respected and loved folksingers. As an instrumentalist, he is a master of a dozen different traditional instruments, most notably the rare and beautiful hammer dulcimer. His songwriting has … read moreJohn McCutcheon has emerged as one of our most respected and loved folksingers. As an instrumentalist, he is a master of a dozen different traditional instruments, most notably the rare and beautiful hammer dulcimer. His songwriting has been hailed by critics and singers around the globe. His twe… read more -
Gordon Bok
5,873 listeners
Gordon Bok stands out among the various artists that can be lumped into the "Traditional Folk" category. Born in Pennsylvania, h… read moreGordon Bok stands out among the various artists that can be lumped into the "Traditional Folk" category. Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to Camden, Maine and it was there in coastal Maine that Bok was influenced by sea-faring c… read moreGordon Bok stands out among the various artists that can be lumped into the "Traditional Folk" category. Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to Camden, Maine and it was there in coastal Maine that Bok was influenced by sea-faring culture and its music. He released his first album in 1965 a… read more -
Ed McCurdy
4,777 listeners
Ed McCurdy was born in 1919 in Willow Hill, Pennsylvania. His professional career started in 1937 as a Gospel singer over station SVKY in O… read moreEd McCurdy was born in 1919 in Willow Hill, Pennsylvania. His professional career started in 1937 as a Gospel singer over station SVKY in Oklahoma City, and he has since of worked as a niteclub and theatre performer (including a short st… read moreEd McCurdy was born in 1919 in Willow Hill, Pennsylvania. His professional career started in 1937 as a Gospel singer over station SVKY in Oklahoma City, and he has since of worked as a niteclub and theatre performer (including a short stint in burlesque) and as a radio announcer. In 1946, McCurdy… read more -
Cheryl Wheeler
33,093 listeners
Chery Wheeler is a singer-songwriter from the East Coast of the USA. Her music ranges from thoughtful ballads such as "Who Am I Foolin… read moreChery Wheeler is a singer-songwriter from the East Coast of the USA. Her music ranges from thoughtful ballads such as "Who Am I Foolin'" to irreverent songs about potatoes, her pets, and the state of the world. In concert,… read moreChery Wheeler is a singer-songwriter from the East Coast of the USA. Her music ranges from thoughtful ballads such as "Who Am I Foolin'" to irreverent songs about potatoes, her pets, and the state of the world. In concert, she is known for her self-deprecating sense of humor and st… read more