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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.