Elizabeth Cotten

American blues and folk musician, singer and songwriter (1893-1987).

Born January 5th, 1895 in Chapel Hill.

Died June 29th, 1987 at 92 years old in Syracuse. [ref]

Occupations
folk musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter
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I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner