Shawn Phillips is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His work seamlessly melds folk, rock, jazz, funk, progressive, pop, electro, classical, and global folk traditions.

Phillips has recorded over 30 albums and worked with musicians including Donovan, Paul Buckmaster, J. Peter Robinson, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Bernie Taupin, Tim Hardin, Manos Hatzidakis - and many others.

Bill Graham described the Texas-born musician as "the best kept secret in the music business."