Returning to Britain, Collins became a cornerstone of the 1960s folk revival:
: She formed a duo with her sister, Dolly, who played the portative organ, creating a unique sound that blended tradition with Renaissance-style arrangements. The Ballad of Shirley Collins
: In 1964, she recorded the landmark album Folk Roots, New Routes with guitarist Davey Graham, which is credited with setting the template for the folk-rock movement. Returning to Britain, Collins became a cornerstone of