Shirley Collins
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Shirley Elizabeth Collins MBE is an English folk singer who was a significant contributor to the British Folk Revival of the 1960s and 1970s. She often performed and recorded with her sister Dolly, whose accompaniment on piano and portative organ created unique settings for Shirley's plain, austere singing style.
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United KingdomCategory
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1935 · age 91
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14 languages
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