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Cisco Houston: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Cisco Houston? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Cisco Houston
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Gilbert Vandine "Cisco" Houston (August 18, 1918 – April 29, 1961) was an American folk singer and songwriter, who is closely associated with Woody Guthrie due to their extensive history of traveling and recording together. Houston was a regular recording artist for Moses Asch's Folkways recording studio. He performed with folk/blues musicians Lead Belly, Sonny Terry, the Almanac Singers, Cynthia Gooding and others.

Quick facts about Cisco Houston

  • Full name: Cisco Houston
  • Born: 1918-08-18
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q324353

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Who is Cisco Houston?

Gilbert Vandine "Cisco" Houston (August 18, 1918 – April 29, 1961) was an American folk singer and songwriter, who is closely associated with Woody Guthrie due to their extensive history of traveling and recording together. Houston was a regular recording artist for Moses Asch's Folkways recording studio.

What nationality is Cisco Houston?

Cisco Houston is United States.

When was Cisco Houston born?

Cisco Houston was born on 1918-08-18.

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