Karen Dalton was a notable personality in 1960s New York as a blues and folk singer. Karen, who was idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, rejected the conventional trappings of fame and maintained an unusual life until her untimely demise. Since most photos of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film combines Karen's dulcet melodies and conversations with her loved ones to create a detailed portrait of this one-of-a-kind woman and her eerie, ethereal voice.
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Karen Dalton was a notable personality in 1960s New York as a blues and folk singer. Karen, who was idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, rejected the conventional trappings of fame and maintained an unusual life until her untimely demise. Since most photos of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film combines Karen's dulcet melodies and conversations with her loved ones to create a detailed portrait of this one-of-a-kind woman and her eerie, ethereal voice.
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