Ruth Wyand is a fingerstyle guitarist and singer-songwriter known for her mastery of American roots music. She has achieved a level of diversity that has exceeded the expectations of audiences worldwide. Considered a walking encyclopedia of American music styles, Ruth plays a mix of Americana, jazz, blues, folk, and country. Combining traditional techniques with her unique flair, she makes her guitar a standout feature of her music. Performing well-crafted instrumental arrangements of classics by Doc Watson, Etta Baker, Jimi Hendrix, Leo Kottke, Thelonious Monk, and Duke Ellington, along with her compositions, always makes for a captivating show. Each song, no matter how different, has a firm Ruth Wyand stamp of style on it while never being far from the source. Her songwriting is timeless, relatable, emotionally resonant, sometimes witty, sometimes serious, but always human and genuine. Her lyrics and stories, along with her sense of humor, will bring a smile to your face or a tear to your eye, and her skillful command of the fretboard never ceases to amaze audiences of all ages. Wyand has toured extensively throughout the United States, Britain, New Zealand, Kuwait, and France, and has won numerous awards for guitar and songwriting, including the Gamble Rogers Fingerstyle Guitar Competition, the South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Competition, and the Hank Williams Songwriting Award. "Ruth’s spirit of diversity shines through in the music she creates and performs," says MoMojo label president Sallie Bengtson. "Her ability to blend multiple and varied musical influences into her appealing style is an exciting addition to our growing catalog.” “To sit and listen to Ruth Wyand is the opportunity to experience the best of Americana, Blues, Jazz, and Folk along with her great style of storytelling”. ACMA (Americana Community Music Association)