This week on the Magazine we begin a two-part feature showcasing unsung songwriters you may not be familiar with. We’ll hear recordings from The Brother Brothers, Liz Simmons, Mac Leaphart, Tiffany Williams, Dave Richardson and many others. Singing the praises of the unsung … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.

LISTEN:

Artist/”Song”/CD/Label

Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer” (excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian
              Folkways
Todd Mosby / “Gliding” / Ariel Views / MMG
The Brother Brothers / “On the Road Again” / Calla Lily / Compass
Liz Simmons / “When the Waters Rise” / Poets / Morgana
Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno / “Leaving on Our Minds” / Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno / Free Dirt
Phil Henry / “Bottle Rocket” / Chasing Echoes / Board by Board

Mac Leaphart / “Music City Joke” / Music City Joke / Self-produced
Tiffany Williams / “California” / I’ll Be Back Soon / Blue Redbird
Dave Richardson /”Keep Trying” / Palm to Pines / Branch and Thorn
10 String Symphony / “Even a Dog Has Dreams” / Weight of the World / Poppychop
Todd Mosby / “Earth & Sky” / Ariel Views / MMG

Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius / “Come When Mother Calls” / April in Your Eyes / Diamond Ranch
Mandy Rowden / “Get Out of the City” / Parachute / Howling Dog
Mare Wakefield & Nomad / “Outfield” / No Remedy / Self-produced
Maya De Vitry / “Bread for the Circus” / How to Break a Fall / Mad Maker
Logan Ledger / “Starlight” / Logan Ledger / Rounder
Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer” (excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian
              Folkways