Shawn Phillips

American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, active since the 1960s. Known for blending folk, rock and progressive elements and for the 1970 album Second Contribution.

Plays acoustic and electric guitars including 6- and 12-string and double-neck, and sitar; noted for a wide vocal range. Associated with the late 1960s/early 1970s scene and has worked with or been linked to Donovan (as reported in reviews). Second Contribution was released in 1970.

The available review praises Shawn Phillips as an enigmatic, cult singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. It highlights his wide vocal range, mastery of guitars and sitar, and the 1970 album Second Contribution. The review presents him as an influential but under-recognized figure from the 1970s who continues to perform.

For:Fans of 1970s folk-rock, singer-songwriters, collectors of cult and underappreciated albums.