Shona, what sort of songs are you looking for? Any preferences as to geographic or cultural origin? Are you a person who gets grabbed by a tune, or by the lyrics? (I wouldn't worry about the gender thing -- lots of men do songs written for women and vice versa on the theory that it's the song that counts, not who's singing it.)

But you've come to the right place if it's folk or blues you want. Just a few more specifics and you'll find this thread full of listed songs...

Sarah