About
Shawn Phillips, a musical shapeshifter from the '70s, seamlessly melded folk, rock, jazz, funk, pop, electro, classical, and global folk traditions. Praised for his unusual lyrics and haunting melodies, Phillips, a virtuoso musician with a four-octave vocal range, worked with legends like Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood. Despite acclaim for his creativity, he retained a cult following, refusing to conform to expectations.