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Elizabeth Cotten

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

  • Folksongs & Instrumentals with Guitar
    Elizabeth Cotten
    Folksongs & Instrum …
  • Shake Sugaree
    Elizabeth Cotten
    Shake Sugaree
  • Live!
    Elizabeth Cotten
    Live!
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Artists Moods

  • Earthy
  • Gentle
  • Intimate
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Organic
  • Plaintive
  • Reflective
  • Warm
  • Bright
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Atmospheric
  • Austere
  • Calm/Peaceful
  • Cheerful
  • Delicate
  • Earnest
  • Joyous
  • Poignant
  • Relaxed
  • Sparse

Artists Themes

  • Feeling Blue
  • Rainy Day
  • Sunday Afternoon
  • Comfort
  • Affirmation
  • Empowerment
  • Freedom
  • Imagination
  • Introspection
  • Late Night
  • Long Walk
  • Reflection

Elizabeth Cotten
photo credit: Irene Young

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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