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Patrick Sky
5,250 listeners
Patrick Sky was one of the most enigmatic performers of 1960s folk music. A descendant of the Creek Indian tribe, Sky first attracted atten… read morePatrick Sky was one of the most enigmatic performers of 1960s folk music. A descendant of the Creek Indian tribe, Sky first attracted attention singing the traditional folk songs that he learned from a grandmother as a child. Sky was equ… read morePatrick Sky was one of the most enigmatic performers of 1960s folk music. A descendant of the Creek Indian tribe, Sky first attracted attention singing the traditional folk songs that he learned from a grandmother as a child. Sky was equally influenced by the satirical writing of Will Rogers and … read more
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Vince Martin
1,237 listeners
Vince Martin (Vincent Marcellino, March 17, 1937 – July 6, 2018) was an American folk singer and songwriter. He first recorded with the Tar… read moreVince Martin (Vincent Marcellino, March 17, 1937 – July 6, 2018) was an American folk singer and songwriter. He first recorded with the Tarriers (Erik Darling, Alan Arkin and Bob Carey) in 1956, on the hit single "Cindy, Oh Cindy&qu… read moreVince Martin (Vincent Marcellino, March 17, 1937 – July 6, 2018) was an American folk singer and songwriter. He first recorded with the Tarriers (Erik Darling, Alan Arkin and Bob Carey) in 1956, on the hit single "Cindy, Oh Cindy" - Vince Martin & The Tarriers. He became more widely… read more
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Carolyn Hester
7,788 listeners
Carolyn Hester (b. 1937, Waco, Texas) was an important figure of the early '60s folk revival, singing traditional material in the mann… read moreCarolyn Hester (b. 1937, Waco, Texas) was an important figure of the early '60s folk revival, singing traditional material in the manner similar to that of later chanteuses such as Joan Baez and Judy Collins. View wikiCarolyn Hester (b. 1937, Waco, Texas) was an important figure of the early '60s folk revival, singing traditional material in the manner similar to that of later chanteuses such as Joan Baez and Judy Collins. View wiki
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Paul Siebel
5,180 listeners
Paul Siebel (born in born in Buffalo, New York, on 19 September 1937; died 5 April 2022) was an American singer-songwriter. He is remembere… read morePaul Siebel (born in born in Buffalo, New York, on 19 September 1937; died 5 April 2022) was an American singer-songwriter. He is remembered for other artists' cover versions of his songs, most notably "Louise". Other freq… read morePaul Siebel (born in born in Buffalo, New York, on 19 September 1937; died 5 April 2022) was an American singer-songwriter. He is remembered for other artists' cover versions of his songs, most notably "Louise". Other frequently covered Siebel songs include "Spanish Johnny&quo… read more
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Hermes Nye
1,773 listeners
Hermes Nye (February 11, 1908 – January 1, 1981) was an American folksinger and attorney. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Nye later settled in D… read moreHermes Nye (February 11, 1908 – January 1, 1981) was an American folksinger and attorney. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Nye later settled in Dallas, Texas, where he became known for his involvement in American folk music as well as his work… read moreHermes Nye (February 11, 1908 – January 1, 1981) was an American folksinger and attorney. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Nye later settled in Dallas, Texas, where he became known for his involvement in American folk music as well as his work as a practicing attorney. In addition to his legal career, … read more
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Joe Glazer
10,250 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
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David Blue
6,027 listeners
David Blue (February 18, 1941—December 2, 1982), born Stuart David Cohen, was an American singer-songwriter and actor. He was an integral p… read moreDavid Blue (February 18, 1941—December 2, 1982), born Stuart David Cohen, was an American singer-songwriter and actor. He was an integral part of the Greenwich Village folk music scene in New York, which included Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Da… read moreDavid Blue (February 18, 1941—December 2, 1982), born Stuart David Cohen, was an American singer-songwriter and actor. He was an integral part of the Greenwich Village folk music scene in New York, which included Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Dave Van Ronk, Tom Paxton, and Eric Andersen. Blue is perhaps … read more
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Richard & Mimi Fariña
8,782 listeners
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
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Dino Valente
4,300 listeners
Dino Valente (sometimes Dino Valenti) (born Chester William Powers, Jr., aka Chet Powers, on 7 October 1937; died 16 November 1994) was an … read moreDino Valente (sometimes Dino Valenti) (born Chester William Powers, Jr., aka Chet Powers, on 7 October 1937; died 16 November 1994) was an American singer-songwriter and one of the lead singers of the rock group Quicksilver Messenger Ser… read moreDino Valente (sometimes Dino Valenti) (born Chester William Powers, Jr., aka Chet Powers, on 7 October 1937; died 16 November 1994) was an American singer-songwriter and one of the lead singers of the rock group Quicksilver Messenger Service. As a songwriter, he was known as Jesse Oris Farrow. He… read more
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Jay Ungar & Molly Mason
6,369 listeners
Jay Ungar and Molly Mason have been playing music together since 1978 and have become widely known for their work with Ken Burns and other … read moreJay Ungar and Molly Mason have been playing music together since 1978 and have become widely known for their work with Ken Burns and other public broadcasting favorites, Great Performances and Garrison Keillor’s "Prairie Home Compan… read moreJay Ungar and Molly Mason have been playing music together since 1978 and have become widely known for their work with Ken Burns and other public broadcasting favorites, Great Performances and Garrison Keillor’s "Prairie Home Companion." They also run Fiddle & Dance Workshop at Ash… read more