album · April 25, 1964
Folk Songs of the Colorado River
Folkways RecordsSee this day
folksinger-songwriter
This 1964 album captures Katie Lee performing traditional songs from the Colorado River region, showcasing her deep connection to the American West and its folklore.
- The album was released by Folkways Records, known for its ethnographic and archival recordings.
- The 1960s saw a resurgence of interest in folk music, with artists like Lee bringing traditional songs to a wider audience.
- Folkways Records was founded by Moses Asch in 1948 and released thousands of LPs, including many seminal works in folk and world music.
Katie Lee was an American folk singer, songwriter, and actress, best known for her performances of traditional folk songs. She was a fixture of Greenwich Village's folk music scene in the 1950s and 60s.
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