Joshua White was an American folk and blues singer and guitarist who was active from the 1930s to the 1960s. He was known for his distinctive fingerpicking style and his powerful vocals. White was a prolific songwriter, and his songs have been recorded by many other artists, including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Harry Belafonte. He was also a talented actor, and he appeared in several films and television shows. White was a major figure in the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s, and he helped to popularize folk music among a new generation of listeners.