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Finest female songwriters from around the world.
And She Closed Her EyesAnd She Closed Her Eyes by Stina Nordenstam
Buy new: £4.63 / Used from: £1.73
Very distinctive, breathy Swedish songwriter - beautiful and haunting. Stand-out track: Murder in Maryland Park
NolitaNolita by Keren Ann
Buy new: £11.48 / Used from: £3.94
Darkn solemn and seductive. Stand-out track: Que N'ai-je
From Tokyo to NaiagaraFrom Tokyo to Naiagara by Tujiko Noriko
Buy new: £15.99 / Used from: £14.95
Japanese experimental avant-pop. Stand-out track: Rocket Hanabi
No More Sad Refrains: The AnthologyNo More Sad Refrains: The Anthology by Sandy Denny
Buy new: £5.97 / Used from: £4.62
The finest English folk to be found. Stand-ou track: Fotheringay
The Milk-Eyed MenderThe Milk-Eyed Mender by Joanna Newsom
Buy new: £10.72 / Used from: £5.71
American harpist/ singer - stunning, moving and completely unique. Stand-out track: Swansea
Carbon GlacierCarbon Glacier by Laura Veirs
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £5.79
Darker alt-folk seemingly simple yet constantly surprising. Stand-out track: Icebound Stream
Fisherman's WomanFisherman's Woman by Emiliana Torrini
Buy new: £6.92 / Used from: £7.00
A welcome move away from the sub-trip hop earlier material. Perfect winters day folk with a beautiful voice. Stand-out track: Honeymoon Child
SegundoSegundo by Juana Molina
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £7.30
Rhythmic and dreamlike with unusual song structures. Stand-out track: Quien?
The Blackened AirThe Blackened Air by Nina Nastasia
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Dark, stripped down with a haunting undercurrent. Stand-out track: Ugly Face