Barbara Martin

The music of Barbara Martin crosses many genres--classic blues of the 1920's, early jazz of the 1930's and original folk/country "slice-of-life songs that ring with truth, wit and experience." --The Washington Post. A common thread of down-to-earth sincerity and a healthy respect for the roots of American music is woven throughout Martin's eclectic style. "A bonafide finger-picker and blues stylist," --Loudoun Times-Mirror, Martin is equally at home singing Bessie Smith's blues or a tender ballad. Barbara has two recordings, the critically acclaimed A Matter of Time and her new recording Between White and Black, released in December, 1996.

Note: This information was posted to the web site when Barbara appeared at our showcase in January, 1998.