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Carolyn Hester

Active

1950s - 2000s

Born

January 28, 1937 in Waco, TX

Genre

Folk Pop/Rock

Styles

Folk Revival Folk-Rock Singer/Songwriter Traditional Folk Contemporary Folk Psychedelic/Garage Folk-Pop

Also Known As

Carolyn Sue Hester
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Carolyn Hester

Biography by Richie Unterberger

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A member of the 1960s folk revival, she played mostly traditional material and sang in a high soprano voice.
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Album Highlights

  • Carolyn Hester [1962]
    Carolyn Hester
    Carolyn Hester [1962]
  • At Town Hall
    Carolyn Hester
    At Town Hall
  • Tradition Album
    Carolyn Hester
    Tradition Album
  • We Dream Forever
    Carolyn Hester
    We Dream Forever
  • From These Hills
    Carolyn Hester
    From These Hills
  • Dear Companion
    Carolyn Hester
    Dear Companion
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Artists Themes

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