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Folk musicians' homepages that are worth your time. Most include bio, lyrics, soundclips, tour schedules and online ordering info.; from your About.com Guide

Albion Band
World-renowned British Band.

Amos, Tori
She may rock, but she cannot and should not be ignored by anyone interested in acoustic-based singer-songwriters. The original voice on the verge, Amos is a great songwriter.

Atkins, Chet
Tribute site for "Mr. Guitar" includes bio, discography, news and more.

B., Lori
Coming from a life of dance and theater, this California songwriter has exploded full-grown onto the scene with rich, literate songs and intense performance art.

Baez, Joan
Baez's built her reputation on gorgeous covers of traditional songs; lately she's covered great writers like Shindell, Massengill and Dar Williams. Site includes tour schedule, lyrics, and on-line store.

Barker, Les
Maker of hysterically funny verses full of terrible puns and wise insights.

Bartley, Geoff
Authentic old-time blues & philosophical original songs from Cambridge MA. Site includes reviews, sounds and Waterbug store.

Bell, Vince
Singer-songwriter in the rootsy, Americana style.

Bennett, Willie P.
Popular Canadian singer-songwriter for over 30 years, currently touring with Fred Eaglesmith's band.

Berryman, Peter & Lou
The Berrymans pen highly clever, humorous songs, often containing social commentary. Site includes tour schedule, some lyrics, and on-line store.

Bibb, Eric
Acoustic blues player, currently hot in Europe. Son of Leon Bibb.

Block, Rory
A top interpreter and authority on tradional country blues, and a dynamic performer.

Blumenfeld, Hugh
Your humble guide. Tour schedule, lyrics, bio, sounds, links to MP3s.

Eric Bogle
Songwriter of the much-covered anti-war anthem 'And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda.' Bogle was born in Scotland but emigrated to Australia in 1969. No sounds, but classy site.

Bragg, Billy
Bragg is the quintessential rough-hewn labor folkie from the UK - brilliant, daring and politically savvy. England's Woody. His fansites are much better than the official ones. This one has a great index of info.

Bragg, Billy
Best Bragg site for the afficionado- content over style. Contains lyrics, chords and tabs for all his songs.

Brooke, Jonatha
Homepage. Originally hit the scene in the duo The Story with Jennifer Kimball.

Brown, Greg
The pre-eminent U.S. song-poet of his generation. Deeply read, he goes deep (and lately dark) without losing his sense of humor and big, midwestern heart. Essential listening.

Burns Sisters
Dynamic trio blending folk and country.

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