Chicago-based Arranmore breaks new musical ground by combining the best of Celtic, folk, country and contemporary genres to form its own unique sound. Beautiful harmonies and outstanding musicianship drive such songs as the cult classic "South Side Irish," the haunting original historical "Illinois & Michigan Canal," the traditional Irish... [+] Read More

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Known for her warm voice and unique, sometimes outrageous songs, Jamie Anderson's music has reached many people. In 1990 and 1991, she was voted Favorite New Performer by readers of Hot Wire, an international journal of women's music and culture.

Anderson is a versatile performer who has been touring nationally since 1987, playing... [+] Read More

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A Long Island native with a masterful voice and a gift for writing melodic folk music. ~ Will Grega, All Music Guide

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This Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter is sly, romantic, and childlike. He is a contributor to the Fast Folk Musical Magazine and Windham Hill's Legacy. ~ Richard Meyer, All Music Guide

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Rob Krikorian writes about time and love -- how time passes and love heals. Krikorian's voice is perfectly suited to the mellow style of contemporary folk music popularized by Dan Fogelberg and others. It's perfect for those with a taste for quiet music and with an interest in lyrics/imagery and a sense of humor. ~ Will Grega, All Music Guide

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From Royal Oak, MI, Sarah Masen plays Celtic-inspired acoustic folk-pop, both on her album The Holding and with the Art Institute, which released Visions of Grey. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

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Based in Michigan and comprised of vocalist Sarah Masen, drummer Dave Masen, guitarists Derri Daugherty and Jerry Chamberlain, bassist Gordon Henderson, the Art Institute play acoustic folk-pop in the vein of the Cranberries. The band has released Visions of Grey on TAI Records. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

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One of the most internationally successful acts to emerge from the contemporary Finland music scene, Värttinä revitalized the nation's folk traditions with an aggressive and ultra-modern style that eschewed not only the costumes of their ancestors but also the long-accepted cultural notion that women should sing unaccompanied. A product of the... [+] Read More

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