Elizabeth Cotten

Elizabeth Cotten

Musician · US · 1893–1987

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Elizabeth Cotten was an influential American blues and folk musician.

She was born on January 5, 1893, marking the beginning of her remarkable life and career.

Cotten's career lasted until her passing on June 29, 1987, spanning nearly a century.

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Discography

Albums
Shake SugareeShake Sugaree2004

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Live!Live!1983

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Volume 3: When I'm GoneVolume 3: When I'm Gone1979

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Vol. 2: Shake SugareeVol. 2: Shake Sugaree1967

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Folksongs and Instrumentals With GuitarFolksongs and Instrumentals With Guitar1958

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Achievements

Award
Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording
Award
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Passport
Country

US

Died

1987-06-29

Instruments

guitar, voice, banjo

Born

1893-01-05

Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Elizabeth Cotton

ISNI

0000000066552300

Description

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

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