Nina Jo Smith Costa Mesa, California
Nina Jo Smith plays acoustic guitar and ukulele. She stole her mother’s guitar at age10 and never looked back. Walks, bicycle rides, eavesdropping and close observation populate her songs with real and imagined characters from places she knows and loves. ... more
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The Sampaguitas: Folk Songs from the Philippines & Beyond
by The Sampaguitas
Magnificent bluesy Filipina Americana artist. She writes wonderful songs and performs them with great dynamism. Also look for her trio, The Sampaguitas, bringing sounds of the Philippines to the U.S.
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songs for all the days
by jean mann
Supremely lovely and highly original jazz pop. Mostly played on baritone ukulele, her songs have a poetic and loving worldview. Also see her miniature drawings/watercolors posted daily on instagram.
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Rain's songs have a strong sense of place and the times we live in. Social justice warrior but doesn't hit you over the head with it. (Unless absolutely necessary.) Seriously, give her a listen or 90.
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Dakota Blue Moon
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