IAN CORRIGAN (Folk) Ian has written some very Wiccan songs, even though he's no longer Wiccan (he's a Druid). He also sings traditional folk songs, and often performs with Moira Kyteler. Ian's voice is rich, strong and sensitive. Highly, highly recommended. About Ian: http://www.adf.org/identity/bios/ian-corrigan Buy his music from: the Association for Consciousness Exploration Discography
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LADY ISADORA (Folk) Lady Isadora has a high, rich soprano voice, she writes good stuff, occasionally including some excellent guitar riffs. Content ranges from Arthurian ballads to vegetarian anthems. About Lady Isadora: http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/pagan/wiccanet.htm (scan down about halfway) Buy her music from: Circle Sanctuary or Earth Tones Studios Discography
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RUTH BARRETT AND CYNTIA SMITH (Folk) Ruth and Cyntia have been writing and recording Goddess music for a long time. Their first two albums "Aeolis" and "Music of the Rolling World" have just been released on a single CD. Sweet voices, dulcimer playing and pleasant lyrics grace both original and traditional songs. About Ruth and Cyntia: http://www.aeolusmusic.com/ Buy their music from: Barrett and Smith Recordings Discography
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GWYDION PENDDERWEN (Folk) Gwydion Pendderwen was the bard of the Church of All Worlds in the 70's and co-founder of the Faerie tradition of Witchcraft; his two groundbreaking albums "Songs for the Old Religion" and "The Faerie Shaman" have also just been released on a double CD-set. The sound isn't so good, but the songs are worth knowing and hearing. Buy his music from: Serpentine Music Discography
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KIVA (Folk) Kiva is just wonderful! A bunch of women and a few men doing music for the Gods. Woo. About Kiva: http://www.kivasong.com/ Buy their music at: Serpentine Music Discography
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CRAIG OLSON (Singer-Songwriter)
Craig is my favorite find of 1999. A friend dubbed him the "Don Henley of Pagan music." Buttery voice, excellent production and thoughtful lyrics make this a must-have. Craig, do more stuff! About Craig: http://www.craigolson.com/ Buy his music from: Mud Bay Music Discography
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FRITZ JUNG (Singer-Songwriter)
Fritz is the co-caretaker of the Witches' Voice web site. His folk-rock-blues style is unique and enjoyable -- definitely worth a listen. About Fritz: http://www.dreamroads.com/cfotd.html Buy his music from: him (currently sold out) | |
SPIRAL DANCE (Folk-Rock)
A *great* Pagan band from Australia! Their most recent third album, "Magick," has just been made available in the states. About Spiral Dance: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~spiral/Buy their music from: Serpentine Music Discography
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JENNIFER BEREZAN (Folk-Rock)
Jennifer Berezan writes and performs some really beautiful Pagan music; "She Carries Me" includes actress Olympia Dukakis reciting the Charge of the Goddess! Her style ranges from folk to pop to ambient. About Jennifer: http://www.rahul.net/hrmusic/artists/jbart.html Buy her music from: Harmony Ridge Music Discography
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DAR WILLIAMS (Singer-Songwriter)
Dar Williams is not very Pagan, but her song "The Christians and the Pagans" on the Mortal City album is worth the purchase. She's one of my favorite singer-songwriters. You can find her music at most music shops. About Dar: http://www.darwilliams.com/ Buy her music from: any mainstream music store like CDNow Discography
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LOREENA MCKENNETT (Celtic) | |
ANUNA (Celtic) | |
ELAINE SILVER (Folk) | |
JENNIFER REIF (Folk) | |
TODD ALAN (Folk-Rock)
Todd Alan's "Carry Me Home" has a great selection of "Pagan classics." | |
LEIGH ANN HUSSEY (Celtic Rock)
Leigh Ann Hussey used to do more pop-y folk-y stuff, but now she's with Annwn, a Celtic rock band. About Leigh Ann: http://www.elfhill.com/ | |
T. THORN COYLE (Rock)
T. Thorn Coyle's brand new album "Face of a New Day" sounds a like a blend
of Ani Difranco and Natalie Merchant... hard-driving, strong grrrl music.
About T. Thorn: http://members.aol.com/ivod/newday.html | |
STEELEYE SPAN (Folk-Rock) | |
JETHRO TULL (Rock)
70's Brit folk-rock; many Pagans swear by it (especially "Songs from the Wood"). | |
MOTHERTONGUE (Choral)
Mothertongue has a great selection of choral Pagan music, including an excellent CD "This Winter's Night" with a dozen selections for Yule. "FireDance!" is also really good. About Mothertongue: http://www.earthspirit.com/mtongue/mothertongue.html | |
CHARLIE MURPHY (Choral, Folk-Rock)
If you like gospel, or even if you only like it a little, Charlie Murphy and a gospel choir did an excellent album of Pagan chants: "Canticles of Light." Highly recommended. | |
RECLAIMING (Chant)
Reclaiming has several good CDs, including "Second Chants" and "Let it Begin Now," and a brand new one, "Through the Darkness," which I don't like quite as much but is still good. About Reclaiming: http://www.reclaiming.org/about/music.html | |
ROBERT GASS/ON WINGS OF SONG (Choral)
Robert Gass and the group On Wings of Song has a very worthwhile album of chants from many cultures called "Ancient Mother." | |
MOVING BREATH (Chant)
Moving Breath does well-produced work. About Moving Breath: http://www.sevensouth.com/recordshop/MovingBr/SheChang.html |