Judy Collins

Judy Collins, an American singer and songwriter rooted in folk music and active since 1959, performs at the Birchmere in Alexandria.

Judy Collins is an American singer and songwriter whose work is rooted in folk music. Born in Seattle in 1939, the artist has been active since 1959 and recorded for Elektra Records, debuting there with A Maid of Constant Sorrow in 1961. That span of more than six decades makes the career a long one in American folk recording.

The Birchmere in Alexandria hosts concerts and shows, and this stop brings Judy Collins's folk songwriting to the Washington area. The night suits listeners who follow folk singer-songwriters with a recording history reaching back to 1961. Collins's Elektra catalogue, beginning with A Maid of Constant Sorrow, is a natural starting point for anyone new to the artist.