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Blind Willie Johnson
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Blind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. While the lyrics of his … read moreBlind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. While the lyrics of his songs were usually religious, his music drew from both sacred and blues traditions. It is characte… read moreBlind Willie Johnson (January 25, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. While the lyrics of his songs were usually religious, his music drew from both sacred and blues traditions. It is characterized by his slide guitar accompaniment and tenor voice, and… read more -
Valerie June
204,014 listeners
Valerie June (born Valerie June Hockett in 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Memphis, Tennessee. She … read moreValerie June (born Valerie June Hockett in 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Memphis, Tennessee. She began recording and performing in 2001, initially with her then-husband in the duo Bella Sun. In her solo work her sound encompasses a mixture of folk, blues,… read more -
Chris Smither
77,525 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 -
Hans Theessink
25,858 listeners
HANS THEESSINK (NL) (pronounced Tay-sink) took the road less travelled. A Dutch musician interpreting American roots music is not the easie… read moreHANS THEESSINK (NL) (pronounced Tay-sink) took the road less travelled. A Dutch musician interpreting American roots music is not the easiest formula for success. But 15 records later and a virtually non-stop touring schedule suggests th… read moreHANS THEESSINK (NL) (pronounced Tay-sink) took the road less travelled. A Dutch musician interpreting American roots music is not the easiest formula for success. But 15 records later and a virtually non-stop touring schedule suggests that HT took the right road. Bo Diddley called him "One h… read more -
Odetta
178,997 listeners
Odetta (December 31, 1930 - December 2, 2008) was an African-American singer whose repertoire consists largely of American folk music, blue… read moreOdetta (December 31, 1930 - December 2, 2008) was an African-American singer whose repertoire consists largely of American folk music, blues, and spirituals. She was born Odetta Holmes in Birmingham, Alabama, grew up in Los Angeles, Cali… read moreOdetta (December 31, 1930 - December 2, 2008) was an African-American singer whose repertoire consists largely of American folk music, blues, and spirituals. She was born Odetta Holmes in Birmingham, Alabama, grew up in Los Angeles, California, and studied music at Los Angeles City College. Havin… read more -
carolin no
5,069 listeners
Carolin No is a singer/songwriter duo consisting of Carolin Obieglo (born 17 March 1979 as Carolin Evi Weißenberg in Würzburg) and Andreas … read moreCarolin No is a singer/songwriter duo consisting of Carolin Obieglo (born 17 March 1979 as Carolin Evi Weißenberg in Würzburg) and Andreas Obieglo (born 26 April 1978 in Deggendorf). After working in Berlin and the USA, the couple moved … read moreCarolin No is a singer/songwriter duo consisting of Carolin Obieglo (born 17 March 1979 as Carolin Evi Weißenberg in Würzburg) and Andreas Obieglo (born 26 April 1978 in Deggendorf). After working in Berlin and the USA, the couple moved to Waldbüttelbrunn near Würzburg. Carolin and Andreas met in… read more -
Calvin Russell
34,630 listeners
Russell was born in Austin, Texas, on 1 November 1948. At age 12, Russell began learning guitar and at 13 joined a band called The Cavemen.… read moreRussell was born in Austin, Texas, on 1 November 1948. At age 12, Russell began learning guitar and at 13 joined a band called The Cavemen. In 1989, he met Patrick Mathe of the French record label, New Rose Records, while at a party in A… read moreRussell was born in Austin, Texas, on 1 November 1948. At age 12, Russell began learning guitar and at 13 joined a band called The Cavemen. In 1989, he met Patrick Mathe of the French record label, New Rose Records, while at a party in Austin and gave him a demo tape intended for noted Austin gui… read more -
Rebecca Pidgeon
27,771 listeners
Rebecca Pidgeon (born October 25, 1965) is an actress, singer and songwriter, and the wife of playwright David Mamet. She was born to Briti… read moreRebecca Pidgeon (born October 25, 1965) is an actress, singer and songwriter, and the wife of playwright David Mamet. She was born to British parents in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, while her father was a visiting professor a… read moreRebecca Pidgeon (born October 25, 1965) is an actress, singer and songwriter, and the wife of playwright David Mamet. She was born to British parents in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, while her father was a visiting professor at MIT, but she grew up in Scotland. She thus holds dual US/U… read more -
Tom Rush
70,405 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 -
Larkin Poe
93,406 listeners
Larkin Poe is an American roots-rock band from Atlanta, GA, fronted by sisters Rebecca Lovell (born January 30, 1991) and Megan Lovell (bor… read moreLarkin Poe is an American roots-rock band from Atlanta, GA, fronted by sisters Rebecca Lovell (born January 30, 1991) and Megan Lovell (born May 12, 1989). Featuring strong southern harmonies, heavy electric guitar riffs, and slide guita… read moreLarkin Poe is an American roots-rock band from Atlanta, GA, fronted by sisters Rebecca Lovell (born January 30, 1991) and Megan Lovell (born May 12, 1989). Featuring strong southern harmonies, heavy electric guitar riffs, and slide guitar, the band performed at the 2014 and 2016 Glastonbury Festi… read more