Karen Dalton
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| Birth name | Karen J. Cariker |
| Born | July 19, 1937 Bonham, Texas, United States |
| Died | March 19, 1993 (aged 55) Hurley, New York, United States |
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| Years active | 1960s–1990s |
Karen J. Dalton (born Jean Karen Cariker; July 19, 1937 – March 19, 1993) was an American country blues singer, guitarist, and banjo player. She was associated with the early 1960s Greenwich Village folk music scene, particularly with Fred Neil, the Holy Modal Rounders, and Bob Dylan. Although she did not enjoy much commercial success during her lifetime, her music has gained significant recognition since her death. Artists like Nick Cave, Devendra Banhart, and Joanna Newsom have noted her as an influence.