Singer-songwriter

The singer-songwriter genre is characterized by its introspective and emotionally charged lyrics, often accompanied by simple yet effective melodies and harmonies. Typically featuring acoustic instrumentation, such as guitar or piano, this genre emphasizes the artist's personal voice and storytelling ability. Emerging in the 1960s and 1970s, singer-songwriter music drew from folk, rock, and pop traditions, with key figures like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell paving the way. The genre's heyday in the 1970s and 1980s saw a surge in popularity, with artists crafting relatable, confessional songs that resonated with a generation. Singer-songwriter music's cultural significance lies in its ability to convey vulnerability, social commentary, and personal narrative, often influencing social movements and cultural shifts. Distinct from other genres like folk rock or adult contemporary, singer-songwriter music is marked by its focus on the individual artist's perspective and creative vision, making it a powerful and enduring force in popular music.

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Cœur De Pirate
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Emily Hines
Folk Bitch Trio
Forrest Frank
Fortunato Durutti Marinetti
Freedy Johnston
Froman
Galore
Gigi Perez
Glen Campbell
Grace Barton
Henrik
Henry Moodie
Henry Morris
Idun Nicoline
Jake & Shelby
Jakey KRUMM
Jamie Irrepressible
Jesse Daniel Edwards
Jo Hill
Joana Almeirante
Joey Montclair
Joviale
Juan Pablo Vega
Julian Cubillos
Jędrek Wołodko
Kashena Sampson
Keelan Donovan
Kristina Dawn
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Lacey
Lucas Patterson
Marianne Faithfull
Marti Perramon
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Mishal
Muroki
NEE
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Nate Currin
Nathan Trent
Nena
Nick Drake
Nico Collins
Parth Srivastava
Patty Griffin
Piece Wise
Richard Saunders
Ryan Prewett
Sabrina 胡恂舞
Sego
Simone Del Freo
T.Check
The Moss
The NGHBRS
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Tom Rogers Band
Torchy
Wade Forster
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吳青峰
赵乃吉
Zach Bryan
Teddy Swims
Olivia Rodrigo
Benson Boone
Chappell Roan
Gracie Abrams
Noah Kahan
Bobby Helms
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Myles Smith
Tom Odell
John Mayer
Danny Chung
Billy Joel
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Mark Ambor
Daryl Hall & John Oates
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Van Morrison
Natalia Lafourcade
Calum Scott
Stephen Sanchez
Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
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Gigi Perez
Gibbs
Forrest Frank
SYML
RJ Pasin
Chance Peña
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Maki
Tracy Chapman
Neil Young
Suki Waterhouse
Annie Lennox
Tucker Wetmore
Lauren Spencer Smith
George Harrison
Christina Perri
Roxy Dekker
yung kai
Alanis Morissette
Michael Marcagi
Tones And I
Sam Haft
Manuel Medrano
Kate Bush
Jim Croce
Paris Paloma
Sasha Alex Sloan
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Iwan Fals
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Feby Putri
Josiah Queen
John Denver
Father John Misty
Joaquín Sabina
Maggie Rogers
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Tom Petty
Colter Wall
Bob Seger
Kausar Munir
Bryant Barnes
Olivia Dean
Leon James
Counting Crows
Neil Diamond
Sheryl Crow
José Luis Perales
Henry Moodie
Chase Matthew
Henrik
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Paul
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Galdino
James Taylor
Nic D
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Adie
Lucy Dacus
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Bunny
Zartmann
Lucio Corsi
Wild Rivers
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
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Kenny Loggins
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