Kate Wolf
Kate Wolf (born Kathryn Louise Allen; January 27, 1942 – December 10, 1986) was an American folk singer and songwriter. Though her career was relatively short, she had a significant impact on the folk music scene. Her best-known compositions include "Here in California", "Love Still Remains", "Across the Great Divide", "Unfinished Life", “Green Eyes” and "Give Yourself to Love". She recorded six albums as a solo artist. She was elected to the NAIRD Independent Music Hall of Fame in 1987. Her songs have since been recorded by Nanci Griffith and Emmylou Harris (whose recording of "Love Still Remains" was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1999).
Kate Wolf | |
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Wolf circa 1980 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kathryn Louise Allen |
| Born | January 27, 1942 San Francisco, California, US |
| Died | December 10, 1986 (aged 44) San Francisco, California, US |
| Genres | Folk, Country folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocalist, acoustic guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1976–1986 |
| Labels | Owl, Kaleidoscope, Rhino |
| Website | katewolf.com |
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