Folk legend Judy Collins has spent more than six decades shaping the landscape of American music, and she will soon bring that legacy to Ann Arbor with an upcoming performance at The Ark on March 6 at 8 p.m. Known for her soothing voice, emotionally rich interpretations and intimate concert style, Collins continues to connect with audiences through a blend of music, storytelling and reflection that has defined her career since the 1960s folk revival.
Collins’ musical foundation was laid early. Raised in a family deeply rooted in performance, she credits her father’s influence as a cornerstone of her stage presence and artistic development.
“Well, I was, of course, I was raised in a family where my father was a great performer and radio personality and played the piano and sang songs from the Great American Songbook,” Collins said. “And, you know, 30 years he was doing that, and so I learned a lot from him. He did very much what I do. He told jokes, he engaged people in poetry. He got his audience enlisted in being part of his radio show, and I think I learned that from him.”…