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.

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

Colvin, Shawn
Airy and soulful, a magnificent singer and writer of exquisite tragic love songs. Shawn's official site.

DiFranco, Ani
There is an entire Ani DiFranco universe out there - including a 500 site web ring. However, this fansite is an excellent place to start. Ani is athletic, original, in a league of her own.

disappear fear/Sonia Rutstein
Once a sister duo, Sonia continues to tour and record solo. Political, earnest, straightforward.

Ian, Janis
Ian did not disappear after "17" - she's better than ever, in fact, and a monster guitarist to boot. Site includes sounds, lyrics, tour schedule and on-line ordering.

Indigo Girls
Two girls with guitars who shook up the two guys with guitars theory. Their brand of hooky, introspective writing isn't elegant, but it gets the job done.

Kimball, Jennifer
Long overshadowed by her partner in The Story, Kimball has emerged as a strong songwriter and solo performer in her own right.

Lang, K. D.
She may not be folk, but as a pioneer for women and gays in the music business, even her most pop love songs have a political angle. She's also dabbled in country/cowboy music and her writing is first rate.

Larkin, Patty
Originally known for being the best guitarist on the folk scene, she has become one of the finest songwriters too. An inspired singer and performer as well. One of the best.

McKeown, Erin
A brave new voice, a unique sound, monster guitar player.

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

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

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

Raitt, Bonnie
Raitt made the charts with a number of pop singles but her roots and her heart are still solidly in blues and folk. Site includes sound clips and tour schedule.

Siberry, Jane
Not exactly folk but a truly innovative songwriter who, with performance artists like Laurie Anderson, experiment with the medium of music and recording.

Spicer, Amilia K.
Spicer's debut album, Like An Engine, is a winning cross between folk-rock and cabaret: she is a pianist and poetic, sensual - often erotic - lyricist.

Vega, Suzanne
An instant classic, Suzanne started out in the Greenwich Village songwriter scene and keeps experimenting in new genres. Her writing stays timeless.

Williams, Dar
One of the most original and best loved of today's songwriters. Nobody sounds anything like her - smart, funny, poetic, insistent. One of the best in any genre.