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Chris m Ward

There's a moodiness to Ward's arranging style that lends comparisons to England's Nick Drake or the "sadcore" success story from San Francisco, the Red House Painters. Originality in lyrics and quirky pacing give this material an unparalleled freshness. Chris earned his chops by being in bands before exploring singer/songwriter-dom.

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What Is Folk Singer-Songwriter?

Singer-songwriters are individuals who focus on songcraft, throwing themselves center-stage. Often their songs are only accompanied by an acoustic guitar or piano, although some artists are backed by full bands. Essentially a post-Dylan appellation, the singer-songwriter tag is a broad one, but in folk circles it refers to artists like Richard Thompson, Nick Drake, and Sandy Denny.

Notable Artists: Richard Thompson, Nick Drake, Kate Wolf



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