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Dar Williams

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  • Dar Williams is an American folk singer/songwriter whose heartfelt lyrics made her a success on the festival circuit. While most of her work has been as a solo artist, she occasionally collaborates with Richard Shindell and Lucy Kaplansky in the folk trio Cry, Cry, Cry.

    Besides singing and songwriting, Williams is an accomplished children's book author, and has penned the Amalee series including the book Lights, Camera, Amalee.

  • Fast Facts

    1. Given name: Dorothy Snowden Williams
    2. Born: April 19, 1967
    3. Genre: Folk
    4. Origin: Mount Kisco, New York
    5. Active: 1990-present
    6. Label: Burning Field Music, Waterbug Records, Razor and Tie
    7. College: Wesleyan University
    8. Groups: Cry, Cry, Cry (occasionally)
    9. Spouse: Michael Robinson
    10. Child: Stephen Grey Robinson
  • Career

    Williams began singing at her alma mater, Wesleyan University. She then got the chance to open for legendary singer Joan Baez and performed on the singer's recording of "You're Aging Well." Williams went on to cut her debut album, The Honesty Room, and later received more acclaim for her second effort, Mortal City. Williams' first concert DVD, Live at Bearsville Theater, was released in October 2007.
  • Studio Albums

    • 1993: The Honesty Room
    • 1996: Mortal City
    • 1997: End of the Summer
    • 2000: The Green World
    • 2001: Out There Live
    • 2003: The Beauty of the Rain
    • 2005: My Better Self
    • 2008: Promised Land

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