Shirley Collins | |
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| Birth name | Shirley Elizabeth Collins |
| Born | 5 July 1935 Hastings, Sussex, England |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, banjo, dulcimer |
| Years active | 1955–1979, 2014–present |
| Website | www |
Shirley Elizabeth Collins MBE (born 5 July 1935) 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.[1]