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Mabus, Joel
USA. Singer-songwriter.

McCaslin, Mary
Traditional singer and singer-songwriter with a western flavor. Site includes tunings (she was a pioneer in open tunings) and Liquid Audio samples.

McCluskey, Kevin - Boston MA singer/songwriter - 100% of profits to charity (T.B.P.S.$.L).

McCormick, Lisa
Dynamic, smart songwriter from Vermont, recently discovered and touring widely.

McCutcheon, John
Versatile instrumentalist with strong folk roots, and peace/labor songwriter . Author of the anti-war classic, "Christmas in the Trenches." Slick website includes sounds, MP3s and info galore.

McDermott, Suzanne
Literate songwriter with a very subtle touch. Formerly on Waterbug. (T, B, P, L, S, MP3, X).

MacDonald, Rod
MacDonald was a key figure in the Greenwich Village songwriter scene, with many important songs and a clear unforgettable tenor voice.

McDonnell, Kate
A passionate and engaging vocalist, she plays guitar upside-down and backwards better than most righties. Fine original songs. Waterbug site includes sounds and store.

McGarrigle, Kate & Anna
Canadian sisters write wonderfully quirky, modern and poetic songs, and sing with a Roches-like abandon.

McKennitt, Loreena
Canadian classically trained harpist & chanteuse, songwriter and scholar of traditional music from around the world. That she has gained an international reputation is miraculously just. Her official site.

McKeown, Erin
One of the hottest young singer-songwriters, Erin's jazz-inflected guitar and surreal lyrics are intelligent, funny, hip.

McKeown, Susan
A superior songwriter and hauntingly beautiful singer, McKeown combines a Celtic core with jazz, rock and classical influences. Her band is amazing.

McKinnon, Frank. Folk-pop. (P,S).

McKnight, Andrew- Singer /songwriter - Middleburg VA (T,B,P,L,S).

McLachlan, Sarah
Soaring, spacious melodies, inspired piano playing and a simple poetry that can be breathtaking. Creator of Lilith Fair, she's an honorary folkie for promoting thoughtful indie music and women.

MacLeod,Kate
Refreshingly softspoken and understated performer from Salt Lake City writes striking original songs in the folk tradition. Site includes sounds and store.

MacPhee, Cyril - Cape Breton, Canada.

McTell, Ralph
English singer-songwriter best known for the classic "Streets of London."

McVicker, Mitch.Christian folk.

Madsen, Gunnar. Children's music.

Malis Rick, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Folk/Country singer songwriter

Mallett, David
A songwriter's songwriter from northern Maine, his "Garden Song" is already a true American folksong. His small, closely observed gems generally pay off.

Marrs, Scott. Singersongwriter.

Massengill, David
A truly original songwriter & raconteur. Weaves classic tales full of humor and insight, famous for mountain dulcimer playing. Site has bio, sounds & tourdates.

Matheson, Nikki
Longtime member of the Greenwich Village scene, Nikki is recently returned from a decade in Paris, where she's been writing successfully for world music artists. Currently starring as Guinnevere in the euro-musical, Excalibur.

Matthews, Serena - Murfreesboro, TN (USA) Acoustic folk rock (T, B, P, MP3, S, $, X).

Maziarz, Mary Beth. Folk-pop.

Mecyssne, Victor. Singersongwriter.

Melena, Mary
Spellbinding guitar stylist from Austin, TX digs deep. Her handful of original songs are exquisite. Site includes sounds and store.

Menius, Art
Old Time.

Menta, Anne Marie. Boston, MA. Singer-songwriter.

Meyer, Richard
Prolific writer with many albums - both self-released and on Shenachie Records. Introspective and experimental, with literary and jazz influences. Former editor of Fast Folk Musical Magazine.

Michaels, Jaime, NM. Singer-songwriter. Frum-da-heart Music.

Miller, Buddy and Julie
Country/Americana duo in league with Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris.

Miller, Bill
Miller combines Native American perspective and musical traditions with a Nashville sensibility. Now touring internationally with top pop stars like Tori Amos, he is the winner of several "Nammy" Awards.

Mitchell, Joni: This Site's Comprehensive Info & Links Page
Brief bio, essential songs, CDs, books and websites - including lyrics/chords sites - all with links. The best place to start your exploration of Mitchell and her work.

Mitchell, Joni
Mitchell's official site is very slick, but also excellent, with lyrics, articles, & sounds.

Mitchell, Tom. Hobo songs.

Mojo Stu, Phila., PA. Slide, country blues.

Molly's, The
High energy Tucson AZ band blends solid songwriting with Southwestern Tex/Mex roots.

Mondlock, Buddy
Best known for the perfect song, "The Kid," Mondlock manages to mine sentiment without ever being sentimental.

Moody, Mark S. Albuquerque, NM USA Country, blues, ballads, honkytonk rock.

Moolten, Fred. Blues and folk. (S, L).

Morrison, Hugh - Houston, TX. Button key accordion player originally from Scotland. Mainly trad. Scottish/Irish ceilidh & dance music. (B,P,MP3,$,X).

Morrison, Van
Eclectic Irish rocker who outwrites just about everyone.

Morski, Kathryn. Folk duo with daughter. Blue Feather Music.

Morton, Harold - NC. Traditional songs - multi-instrumentalist, vocals & arrangements (MP3).

Morton, Pete
Skilled contemporary folk-rock songwriter.

Moxy Früvous
The music of this highly original, musically eclectic Canadian group ranges from silly to extremely clever. Outstanding performers, you can't help feeling good at one of their shows.

Muddy Waters
Legendary bluesman and songwriter.

Mullins, Rich. Christian folk-pop.Also fansite here

Mulvey, Peter
Monster guitar player, and one of the most popular young performers on the folk circuit.

Murphy,Dave - Montclair, NJ. Singer-Songwriter with Americana Flavor (T,B,P,S,MP3,$).

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Nachmanoff, Dave - Davis, CA. Singer-Songwriter, folk. (T,B,P,L,C,T,S,MP3,X)

Nelson, Willie
The one and only.

The Nettles - Corvallis, OR. Acoustic progressive Celtic jam band. (T,B,P,S,MP3,$,X).

New Grange
Philip Aaberg, Darol Anger, Alison Brown, Mike Marshall, Tim O'Brien and Todd Phillips have created a new band combining traditional and bluegrass roots with classical and jazz influences.

Newcomer, Carrie
Contemporary Folk-pop singer-songwriter. Site includes tour schedule, Real Audio samples, retail, interactive "ask carrie page," changing video clips, and workshop information.

Randy Newman
Southern gothic tales combined with an impish satirical wit. Flannery O'Connor meets Tom Lehrer? An American original - and among the very best.

Nields, The
The Nields have more fun than anyone should be allowed to have and so do their fans, but the songwriting is seriously good and the folk-rock sound rocks. Their website is true to form. As of fall 2001, the five-member band is officially now the duo of sisters Nerissa & Katryna.

Nikkel, Dale - Canada. folk singer and songwriter. (MP3,video,L,P)

Norman, Bebo.

Norman, Bob. New York. Singer-songwriter, longtime Clearwater member.

Northern Lights
This band carries on the high lonesome sound of traditional bluegrass, adding influences from rock and jazz to classical. Vassar Clements occasionally joins them on fiddle.

O'Brien, Tim
A contemporary songwriter who finds the common ground of the historically linked genres of Bluegrass, Country and Celtic music.

Obscured by Clouds. Progressive rock from Portland OR.

Ochs, Phil
Brief bio, essential songs, CDs, books and websites - including lyrics/chords sites - with links. The best place to begin exploring the life and work of this political songwriter.

Ochs, Phil
Beginning as a topical songwriter with a gift for political satire, Ochs grew into a songpoet of epic ballads and anthems. Died young. Immortal.

Ochs, Phil
Yes, another Phil site. This one's extremely well done - well worth a visit.

O'Connor, Mark
Well-known fiddler.

Odetta
This fansite pays tribute to the legendary folksinger and mesmerizing performer and offers bio, discography, news & links.

O'Leary and Alli. Boston, MA.

Orr, Ryan. NYC. Folk and rock inspired singer-songwriter (T, B, S, $, X).

Orton, Beth
An intriguing new folk sound and direction - but check her hit against "Midnight at the Oasis"...

Oysterband
Legendary British trad/trad-rock band.

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Paul, Ellis
Sometimes folk-pop, sometimes a populist self-proclaimed Woody Guthrie, sometimes pure New England, Ellis is a romantic, charismatic performer.

Palieri, Rik.Singersongwriter, storyteller, Polish Bagpiper, host/producer of "Song Writer's Notebook."

Parker, Elly .

Passalacqua, Bill. Singer-songwriter. CD: Restless Pedestrian.

Paxton, Tom
Paxton helped shape the modern folksong in the 60's, combining heartfelt ballads and topical songs. Songs like "Day is Done," "Ramblin' Boy" and "The Marvelous Toy" are American classics.

Pentangle
Legendary British trad-rock-jazz fusion band featuring John Renbourne, Richard Thompson, Burt Jansch and Jacqui McShee. McShee keeps this site with pages on the past and the band concept's present incarnation - Thyme.

Peter, Paul & Mary
Best known for popularizing great songs through their spirited covers in the 60's, this folk trio is still singing, favoring idealistic songs and involving themselves in various social causes.

Peterson, Andrew. Singer-songwriter.

Petterson, Bill - Providence, RI Americana / Contemporary Folk (T, B, P, S, X).

Petteway, Al & Amy White. Takoma Park, MD.Folk duo.

Pettis, Pierce
Hard-hitting, passionate songs. When he writes by himself, he's a true poet. His love songs to lovers and to God (sometimes indistinguishable) are exquisite.

Phelps, Kelly Joe
Solid American roots music and a highly distinguished guitarist.

Phillips, Bruce U. Utah
Phillips is a walking, talking history of the labor movement and its songs. Ani DiFranco has set his monologues to a hiphop backdrop, putting the Wobblie past back in your face. Site has info on his radio show, CD's, pics and links.

Piephoff, Bruce - Greensboro, N.C.-singer/songwriter & poetry. (B,P,L/CT,MP3s,$,X).

Polenzani, Rose
Best of the young women writers on the Voices on the Verge tour. Rose's work is spartan, haunted and haunting.

Polisar, Barry Louis
Children's music with irreverent humor that doesn't condescend to kids - very much in the vein of Shel Silverstein.

Pollard, John Raymond - NY, NY. World folk pop singer-songwriter. (B,L,S,$,X).

Ponder, Carol. Appalachian traditional singer.

Poozies, The
Karen Tweed's accordion and Kate Rusby's singing with the traditional Scottish Gaelic songs and tunes of harpists Patsy Seddon and Mary MacMaster. Personnel seems to shift - perhaps the Britain scene's version of the Bitchin' Babes.

Poppink, Deborah LA based recording artist with songs for TV (The X Files) and feature films; currently on tour ($).

Pop's Basement. Women's folk-rock trio, NJ.

Prasado-Rao, Tom
Prasado Rao's music is upbeat with uplifting themes and infectious rhythms. Sweet sentiments. For fans of Greg Greenway and Vance Gilbert.

Prine, John
One of the very finest songwriters. Instant classics.

Psych-A-Billy - Souderton, PA, bluegrass, rockabilly, comedy trio (T,B, P, MP3,$, X).

Public Enemy
Notorious political rappers - harsh sounding hip-hop production, adult language.

Purpose, Darryl
Storysinger (B, T, P)

Pyle, Chuck
The Zen Cowboy is in a category with Steve Gillette and Dave Mallett, writing ballads full of outdoor wisdom without falling into new age.

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Quinn, Ted: Joshua Tree, CA. Peace and political songs.