Pamela Means is an Out (spoken), biracial, independent, nationally and internationally touring artist whose “mad-guitar-and-vocal skills,” razor wit poetry and irresistible charm have captivated audiences across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.

She performs both high energy and politically informed acoustic music in over 150 shows each year at colleges, theaters, clubs, coffeehouses, and festivals. She is a favorite at Black History Month and Women’s Month celebrations, Gay Pride events, and Take Back the Night rallies. With Truth as ammunition, a Pamela Means performance brings the struggle for social justice and human dignity to the forefront of a new generation.

A multi-talented performer, singer, songwriter, composer and producer, Means has released seven CDs including her latest, Precedent (2009), which addresses a range of themes from the state of the union to the state of the heart. Her politically-provocative acoustic album, Single Bullet Theory, was voted 2004 “Outmusic Outstanding New Recording.” Her Pamela Means Jazz Project, Vol. 1, was named "Top Ten Album of 2007" by Muruch entertainment website.

Means has shared the stage with artists including Ani DiFranco, Pete Seeger, Indigo Girls, Joan Baez, Neil Young, Shawn Colvin, Richie Havens, Patty Larkin, Melissa Ferrick, Violent Femmes, Television, The Radiators, Adrian Belew, Leo Kottke and Janis Ian.

With her “dizzying acoustic guitar riffs” (Boston Globe) and “powerful songs” (Time Out NY) Means is “redefining acoustic music...”(Washington Blade).

Means also offers workshops on activism through art and music.