American folk singer, guitar, banjo & hammered dulcimer player, musicologist. Long-time music director & song leader for the Highlander Center. Married Candie Carawan in 1961, which whom he frequently performed as a duo. The couple had two children: Heather Carawan & Evan Carawan.

Born July 28, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, USA, died May 2, 2015 in New Market, Tennessee, USA.