“Folk music is high class music, cause a lot of low class people sangin’ it. Matter of fact, most so-called folk singers don’t even look like folk. Folk songs tell true stories, terrible stories but true stories, cause folk are terrible. Terrible songs make big songs. Why do you think kids like Rock n’ Roll? […]

Over the years Music Maker has partnered with some unbelievable female artists. From the subtle acoustic stylings of Algia Mae Hinton to the ripping electric blues of Beverly “Guitar” Watkins. Listen to some of these amazing women in the playlist below.

Ironing Board Sam embodies the spirit of New Orleans with his boogie woogie piano and fantastical performance style. This playlist is just a smattering of some of Sam’s finest recordings – from pared down solo ballads like Somewhere Over the Rainbow to big band vintage studio tracks like Man Of the Street and Non Support. […]

With our 25th anniversary upon us, we reflect on some of the musicians that have been with us since the beginning. Essie Mae Brooks has been a Music Maker partner artist since 1995. Her original, soul-filled gospel music was born out of an agrarian life deep in Central Georgia in the town of Perry, right […]

If you could credit a single place for the creation of popular American music it would most certainly be the Church. Since our founding, Music Maker has partnered with some phenomenal gospel artists that encompass the entire musical spectrum of gospel. From Traditional to Country, Folk and A Cappella, this playlist represents the diverse roots […]