Sydney Carter (1915-2004) was well known as a writer of contemporary songs such as "Lord of the Dance", "One more step" and "When I needed a neighbour". He also wrote a song called "George Fox", popular for community singing amongst Quakers (who don't sing hymns as part of our usual worship but do like to sing!). He joined the Friends Ambulance Unit during the second world war and was in sympathy with Quaker beliefs. He died in March 2004.

Donald Swann (1923-1994) with his co-worker Michael Flanders, made a great double act performing their humorous songs.

Joan Baez (born 1941) is an American folk singer, famous from the 1960s onwards and is still a political activist. She has been involved in campaigns for women's rights and peace and was jailed for her opposition to the draft during the Vietnam War.

• Official site.

Bonnie Raitt (born 1949) is an American rock musician and a respected guitarist and was influenced by Joan Baez and Pete Seeger. She was brought up as a Quaker by politically active parents; her father was a Broadway musical star and mother accomplished pianist. She is now an active Quaker and has been a political activist in protesting against the Vietnam War, deforestation in USA, and was a co-founder of Musicians for Safe Energy.

• Official website.

Tom Robinson (born 1950) is a British rock musician who had success in the 1970-1980s, with songs including "Glad to be Gay" which caused some controversy. Tom studied at Friends School Saffron Walden and after a period away from Quakers has returned to being an active Friend.

• Tom's own website.

Dave Matthews (born 1967) is a rock musician from South Africa, from a Quaker family, who has been very successful since forming the Dave Matthews Band in 1991. His parents were involved in the Anti-Apartheid movement.

• Official site.