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Nick Drake
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Nick Drake (Nicholas Rodney Drake, Rangoon, Burma, June 19, 1948 - Tanworth-in-Arden, England, November 25, 1974) was an English folk singer known for his gentle, enigmatic songs and his virtuosic right-hand finger picking technique. Although he recorded only three albums, critics and fellow musi… read more -
Patti Smith
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John Martyn
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Janis Ian
234,414 listeners
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Emmylou Harris
547,464 listeners
Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter. In addition to her work as a so… read moreEmmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, and an interpreter of other composers' works, she is a sought-after… read moreEmmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, and an interpreter of other composers' works, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous ot… read more -
Leonard Cohen
1,790,613 listeners
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Paul Simon
1,786,947 listeners
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Sibylle Baier
328,088 listeners
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Adrianne Lenker
566,925 listeners
Adrianne Lenker is a singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota and is the lead singer and plays guitar in the critically acclaimed band… read moreAdrianne Lenker is a singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota and is the lead singer and plays guitar in the critically acclaimed band Big Thief. Her 2006 debut album "Stages of the Sun" consists of all original material t… read moreAdrianne Lenker is a singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota and is the lead singer and plays guitar in the critically acclaimed band Big Thief. Her 2006 debut album "Stages of the Sun" consists of all original material that she wrote (some with her father) between the ages of 11 … read more -
Tim Buckley
533,165 listeners
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