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Elizabeth Cotten

Fingerpicking legend of early 20th century folk blues and one-time Seeger family maid.
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Elizabeth Cotten

Folksongs & Instrum …
Elizabeth Cotten

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Elizabeth Cotten

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Elizabeth Cotten - Artist Details

Active

1900s - 1980s

Born

January 5, 1893 in Chapel Hill, NC

Died

June 29, 1987 in Syracuse, NY

Genre

Folk International Blues

Styles

Folksongs Traditional Folk Appalachian North American Traditions Blues Revival Folk Revival

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