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Molly Drake
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Mary Lloyd (1916–1993), also known as Molly, was an accomplished poet and songwriter. She was the momma of famed folk artist Nick Drake. In… read moreMary Lloyd (1916–1993), also known as Molly, was an accomplished poet and songwriter. She was the momma of famed folk artist Nick Drake. In 1934, she met Rodney Drake, and they were married in 1937. Molly gave birth to Nick in 1948. Her … read moreMary Lloyd (1916–1993), also known as Molly, was an accomplished poet and songwriter. She was the momma of famed folk artist Nick Drake. In 1934, she met Rodney Drake, and they were married in 1937. Molly gave birth to Nick in 1948. Her poetry is somewhat maudlin but beautiful. Her compositions f… read more
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Connie Converse
130,378 listeners
Connie Converse (born Elizabeth Eaton Converse in Laconia, New Hampshire, on 3 August 1924; disappeared August 1974) was an American singer… read moreConnie Converse (born Elizabeth Eaton Converse in Laconia, New Hampshire, on 3 August 1924; disappeared August 1974) was an American singer-songwriter and musician,who was active in New York City in the 1950s, with her work amongst the e… read moreConnie Converse (born Elizabeth Eaton Converse in Laconia, New Hampshire, on 3 August 1924; disappeared August 1974) was an American singer-songwriter and musician,who was active in New York City in the 1950s, with her work amongst the earliest known recordings in the singer-songwriter genre of m… read more
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Linda Perhacs
350,096 listeners
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Elizabeth Cotten
190,663 listeners
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Karen Dalton
388,437 listeners
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Mark Fry
129,494 listeners
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Bridget St. John
17,606 listeners
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Jackson C. Frank
341,192 listeners
Jackson Carey Frank (Buffalo, New York, March 2, 1943 – Great Barrington, Massachusetts, March 3, 1999) was an American folk singer-songwri… read moreJackson Carey Frank (Buffalo, New York, March 2, 1943 – Great Barrington, Massachusetts, March 3, 1999) was an American folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. Although he released only one official album in his lifetime and never achieved… read moreJackson Carey Frank (Buffalo, New York, March 2, 1943 – Great Barrington, Massachusetts, March 3, 1999) was an American folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. Although he released only one official album in his lifetime and never achieved much commercial success, he is reported to have influenced … read more
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Vashti Bunyan
859,432 listeners
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Joan Baez
966,568 listeners
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