Elizabeth Cotten

Elizabeth Cotten
Born: Jan 1, 1893 in Chapel Hill, NC
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Died: Jun 29, 1987 in Syracuse, NY
Genre: Folk
Styles: Traditional Folk, Folksongs, Appalachian Folk, Folk Revival, Blues Revival
Biography: Elizabeth Cotten was among the most influential guitarists to surface during the roots music revival era, her wonderfully expressive and dexterous finger-picking style a major inspiration to the generations of players who followed in her wake. Cotten was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in the early ...Read full biography
Folksongs & Instrumentals with Guitar
Released: 1958
Label: Smithsonian Folkways
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Folksongs & Instrumentals with Guitar. This first LP collection by a widely influential guitarist includes her classic "Freight Train." ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide ...Read full review
Shake Sugaree,  Vol. 2
Released: 1965
Label: Smithsonian Folkways
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Many listeners are familiar with the saga of Elizabeth Cotten, and how she was discovered doing domestic work for the Seeger dynasty -- practically the equivalent of Shakespeare working as a copy runner ...Read full review
More Elizabeth Cotten albums: Main Albums (7), Compilations (1), DVD/Video (2)
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