Iron & Wine is the stage name of Sam Beam, an American singer-songwriter from Miami, Florida who emerged in the early 2000s with intimate, acoustic folk music. Beam is known for his fingerpicked guitar work, gentle falsetto vocals, and introspective lyrics, with his debut album 'The Creek Drank the Cradle' (2002) establishing him as a prominent figure in the indie folk movement. Over his career spanning two decades, he has released numerous albums blending folk, indie rock, and experimental elements while collaborating with various artists.