Linda Allen will perform at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 17 in Whitley Auditorium, located on the Elon University campus. This event is sponsored by the Religious and Spiritual Life Office and is free and open to the public.
Allen’s songs tell lyrical stories in the timeless style of the balladeer and poet. Her songs have been performed by many artists including Rebel Voices, Seattle Women’s Ensemble, Wisconsin Women’s Chorus, Frankie Armstrong and Judy Small. She has released six albums since starting her career in 1982.
Allen was Resident Songwriter for the State of Washington’s Centennial Project in 1988 and 1989. She has also worked extensively with the Washington Women’s Heritage Project and the Washington Grange Music Heritage Project. Allen has organized two community folk centers and in 1991, she was awarded an Artist Trust Fellowship. She has organized several workshops, including “The Bridge Between Earth and Sky,” where participants explore their voice in-depth through theater, dance, art making, storytelling and folk music.
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