Elizabeth Cotten
American folk and blues musician
American folk and blues musician
Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield was the first African American opera singer who became popular in the United States and Europe.
Carol Fran’s distinct voice and piano-playing style mark her celebrated career that spans more than six decades.
Since 1962, Barbara Lynn has been at the vanguard of Texas R&B music.
Active as a teacher and songwriter, she also began to write poetry and gained a reputation as one of America’s premier Yiddish poets.
Carmencristina Moreno, recipient of the Bess Lomax Hawes Award, has been recognized for her lifelong contribution to Mexican American musical heritage through songwriting, performing, and teaching.
Singer-songwriter known as the “Queen of Gospel Music”
McKen has sung traditional sacred Yoruba music since she was 14 and is recognized as a Priestess of Yemonja.
US Appalachian folk singer, songwriter and banjo player
Irish folk singer