Quaker Musicians' List (S to Z)

John Scardina & Friends is based in New York City. They use guitars, mandolin, flute, percussion & bass to accompany lively original songs & singer-songwriter covers. They enjoy playing private parties as well as coffeeshops & clubs. Rich Aldred is a member of Concord PA Mtg and John Scardina is a member of Westtown Mtg. For bookings, contact them via their website Schultz* is a singer-songwriter who writes folk ballads with biblical references. His meeting (Conscience Bay on Long Island) has written a minute supporting his music ministry. His web page geezers4jesus.com has free downloads. Check out his videos on youtube & Godtube.com.

John Sheldon of Warwick (England) Meeting is a classically trained musician and choral leader who has been encouraging spirit-led group singing among British Friends for many years. He was the editor of the 1981 Quaker Song Book and the 2005 Sing in the Spirit: A Book of Quaker Songs. (You can order this collection from Quaker Books.) You can contact him at John's email. He's doing a workshop at the 2006 FGC Annual Gathering in Takoma WA.

Niyonu Spann is a powerful a capella song leader. She is the academic dean at Pendle Hill, the Quaker Center for Study and Contemplation. She is also a member of "Tribe One" (see below under ensembles). Niyonu Spann

Susan Stark is a member of Clear Creek (IN) Meeting, now living in Pleasant Hill, TN. Susan is one of Friends' most gifted & inspirational singer-songwriters & song leaders. Her singing has blessed numerous Quaker gatherings, including FGC. She's recorded 4 albums, including Phoenix Sings at Sundown~Lullabies for All Ages. We were blessed to hear many of the songs from the new CD she is working on in our home recently! For booking info or to order her recordings, contact PILCIR Productions ~ Susan Stark Music c/o Carol Savery. SOTS interview

Donald Swann (1923-1994) became a Quaker in England during World War II. He was a conscientious objector and served with the Friends Ambulance Unit in Egypt, Palestine and Greece. He joined forces with Michael Flanders to form the popular musical duo, Flanders & Swann, best known for their albums, "At the Drop of a Hat" and "At the Drop of Another Hat". Donald also wrote a number of sacred works and came to Pendle Hill several times as artist in residence. His website at donaldswann.co.uk has detailed information on his published music, recordings & life.

Ken Tankel is a member of Willistown (PA) Meeting. Annie recorded her CD Meet Me by the Moonlight in Ken's studio, Playroom Recording. His studio is located in Malvern PA.

Paul Tinkerhess of Ann Arbor (MI) Meeting is a wonderful singer, songwriter and banjo player. He performs at peace and justice rallies and has led done a masterful job leading singing at plenary sessions at Friends General Conference. Email Paul

Ben Tousley. Boston-based duo Sue Kranz and Ben Tousley have been a singing together since 1986. Playing guitar and flute, Ben and Sue have collaborated on several recordings and appeared in many coffeehouses around New England. Email Ben.

Tribe One is an a cappella group which promotes social justice through rhythmic music and dance. Several members of this group are Friends including Niyonu Spann and Joanthan Snipes.

Jon Watts is a Quaker spoken word poet and producer who tours the country on his bicycle visiting Quaker Schools and Meetinghouses. His website is: www.jonwatts.com. His dance party video , filmed in the meetingroom at Pendle Hill has gotten over 50,000 hits on You-tube. Check it out, it's a scream! He also has started Bull & Mouth Records. SOTS interview

Adrienne Young of Dover NH Meeting appeared in Jan 2006 on Prairie Home Companion. Her website is adrienneyoung.com.

Note: "SOTS interview" refers to links to musician interviews on the program, Song of the Soul, on Northern Spirit Radio