How to get into singer-songwriter music

singer-songwriter music: group of musical genres that emerged in the mid-20th century, referring to the music of singer-songwriters, often characterised by political or personal lyrics and minimal acoustic accompaniment northsound.fm covers 44 singer-songwriter music artists with curated starting points for each.

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What's the best way to get into singer-songwriter music?

Start with Kate Bush's "The Kick Inside". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into singer-songwriter music.

What is singer-songwriter music?

group of musical genres that emerged in the mid-20th century, referring to the music of singer-songwriters, often characterised by political or personal lyrics and minimal acoustic accompaniment