Maria Woodford – Powerhouse Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist fusing Blues, Trad Folk, Jazz, and Anti-Folk

Maria Woodford returns to the stage as a powerhouse singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist blending blues, traditional folk, jazz, and anti-folk with unmistakable passion. A trailblazer of the 1990s anti-folk movement, she’s known for her commanding stage presence and collaborations with top-tier musicians. Her acclaimed rendition of Nina Simone’s Do I Move You earned her the rare honor of Simone’s personal approval—a testament to the power of her voice and authenticity. Experience Maria Woodford up close in the intimate atmosphere of Godfrey Daniels, Bethlehem’s renowned Live Music Listening Room.

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Maria Woodford is a powerhouse singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music fuses blues, traditional folk, jazz, and anti-folk with raw emotion and masterful musicianship. A forerunner in the 1990s anti-folk movement, she has built a reputation for both her electrifying performances and her habit of working with the very best innovative musicians available. 

Her album Bad Dog Blues featured a standout cover of Nina Simone’s Do I Move You—a rendition so powerful that Simone’s daughter personally called Maria to grant her the rights, refusing to take payment, making her one of only two artists ever approved from countless applicants. 

With a voice that lingers long after the last note, a habit for collecting innovative players with blistering musicianship, and a presence that commands the stage, Maria Woodford is an artist you won’t forget.