Music

Classical Music Organizations

Christian Fellowship of Arts Music Composers — a support organization for Christian composers.

Classical Music Composers

Henryk Gorecki — Polish composer who "employs his imagination to invoke God" through his music.
James Macmillan — Scottish composer who uses music to convey his "political and religious
convictions… and sense of national identity."
Arvo Pärt — this Estonian composer "creates an inner balance of form and harmony which can be
understood in terms of his deep religious faith and inclination to mysticism."
J.A.C. Redford — this American has written music for film, sacred choral music, and more.
John Tavener — a convert to Eastern Orthodoxy, he views his compositions as "icons with notes rather
than colors."
Charles Wuorinen — composer, performer, and author, he has been honored with countless awards.

Popular Music

David Bazan — the bad boy of the indie Christian subset. Known for his literate lyrics, his grunge pop savvy, and his propensity for drinking onstage at Christian music festivals.
Kate Campbell — has an "endearing, clear-water vocal delivery [and an] eloquent gift for storytelling."
Bruce Cockburn — Canadian music legend, a folk-rock artist with blues overtones and far-reaching lyrics.
Robert Deeble — Seattle-based singer-songwriter whose literate lyrics and soulful music will move you.
Patty Griffin — her acoustic style pairs with lyrics that give an intimate portrayal of humanity.
Claire Holley — “an observer, a romantic reporter from the backyards and front porches of the heartland.”
Bill Mallonee — the founder of Vigilantes of Love has gone solo; his introspective lyrics deal with sin
and redemption in a matchless folk-rock style.
Midnight Oil — now defunct, this Australian band has a rich legacy of music that focuses on ecological,
social, political, and religious issues.
Buddy and Julie Miller — they've recorded separately and together, and with other great artists,
including Emmylou Harris; their music incorporates blues, rock, and gospel.
Over the Rhine — their music is "full of tiny experiments, rabbit trails and the wine-dark sparkle of
inspired phrase."
Pierce Pettis — a folk artist whose "music is a poignant reminder that the history of our lives shapes all
of us, down to the smallest detail."
Sam Phillips — in her ethereal voice, she questions ideas of culture, faith, and the institutionalized
church.
Michelle Shocked — her music draws on intense political idealism and old-time religion.
Sufjan Stevens — gifted young singer-songwriter who published a wonderful short story in Image #39.
Gillian Welch — uses a combination of voices and harmony that call up a collective American history.
David Wilcox — uses his guitar to achieve timeless "melodies and subtle mood changes."
Brooks Williams — a guitar master who blends a host of musical styles into his own unique sound.
Victoria Williams — with whimsical vocals and insightful lyrics she shows exuberant hope and life.

Music Culture

Paste Magazine — website featuring music that "contains a thread of the common human experience that
connects to our souls."
Rhythms of Redemption — site of an Irish Christian writer who has published a book on U2.
Silent Planet Records — "music of artistic and intellectual depth which resonates with truth about the
world in which we live."