JEWEL

With a name like that, how could the girl not be a poet? Jewel still hasn't cracked the UK, but is huge in the States and has also sold more than a million copies of herpoetry collection 'A night without Armor'. I would highly recommend Jewe'ls latest CD, 'This Way' to the uninitiated, it's both rockier and more country than her previous two and altogether more grown-up. A haunting voice singing beautifully crafted,clever songs.
I dropped her an email once, still waiting....

LUCINDA WILLIAMS

This is country music for those, who like me have always been scared by it! Seriously, this could just convert you! The lyrics are sassy, cool, honest and her voice is full of feeling. Great story telling, she makes it all sound effortlessly simple. 'Essence 'is hermost recent CD and I also recommend 'Car Wheels on a Gravel Road'. AND I stood next to her in a bar once! ;)

DAVID GRAY

Mr Gray really came to the fore in 2000, with 'White Ladder', when with great success he added a more contemporary electronic sound to his traditional acoustic folk. His lyrics are heartfelt ,bittersweet and confessional, creating some real gems of songs. A spine tingler! I can't say enough good stuff about this bloke. I'm looking forward to seeing him live in December.

SHEA SEGER

Brilliant. Shea is a quietly self assured, young Texan, who I believe now lives in London. Taste too! ;) The May Street Project successfully covers a number of musical genres and is full of references to love, life and growing up in the South. 'Clutch' and ' The Last Time' are classic pieces of songwriting. An amazing debut album. Smart and gritty, yet totally appealing.

SUZANNE VEGA

She doesn't need much introduction really! But if you are new to Ms Vega, get hold of her greatest hits album. Her lyrics are incredible , delicate poetry, whilst tackling a wide range of often difficult, subjects. Just beautiful.

PAUL WELLER

This guy can sure write songs! Since his days with the Jam and the Style Council, Mnsr Weller has displayed his sensitive side with fantastic tracks like, 'You Do Something to me', 'The changing Man' and 'Sunflower.' His soulful, earthy vocals are a treat for the ears. The albums 'Stanley Road' and 'Wild Wood' come highly recommended.

KIRSTY MACCOLL

Kirsty was a woman with talent, class and wit. Her catchy songs are brimming over with her unique brand of humour and view on life.; real life. .Just fantastic. Her Best of album, 'Galore' is a must. I was lucky enough to meet her once, don't think I managed to say a lot though! RIP Kirsty.

TORI AMOS

I have always admired Tori's brave and honest songwriting. She's never afraid to be different, or tackle taboo areas. I love some of her quirky lyrics. I hear she's now settled happily in Cornwall. My favourite albums are 'Under the Pink' and 'Little Earthquakes'

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