Nancy Raven's career as a folk artist for children has spanned four decades. Raven was part of the folk movement for children in the '60s, and her recordings in that period reflect a deep appreciation of simple folk-oriented material for a preschool audience. Her later efforts reflect her appreciation of multicultural education and influences.
Raven was born in Glendale, CA in 1929. She was raised in Southern California and received a Bachelor's and Master's degree in education from San Diego State University. But her first love was music. She started performing in 1958, and...