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Dave Bixby
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Fairport Convention
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Connie Converse
103,554 listeners
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Bon Iver
2,940,704 listeners
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3,225,729 listeners
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Alexi Murdoch
860,902 listeners
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Neil Young
2,171,798 listeners
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Laura Marling
1,276,278 listeners
Laura Marling (born 1st February 1990) is a folk singer/songwriter/guitarist from Eversley, United Kingdom. She began playing the guitar at the age of five, first being taught the blues by her father in front of the family fire, and has been enthralled by the songs and lyrics of the likes of Neil… read more -
Yusuf
55,269 listeners
Yusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou, 21 July 1948), Cat Stevens became a convert to Islam in 1977, after a near-death experience. He … read moreYusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou, 21 July 1948), Cat Stevens became a convert to Islam in 1977, after a near-death experience. He adopted the name Yusuf Islam in 1979, and became an outspoken advocate for the religion. Recently,… read moreYusuf Islam (born Steven Demetre Georgiou, 21 July 1948), Cat Stevens became a convert to Islam in 1977, after a near-death experience. He adopted the name Yusuf Islam in 1979, and became an outspoken advocate for the religion. Recently, his first pop album "An Other Cup" has been relea… read more