User:RuthMKC/Arthur Kevess

Arthur S. Kevess, folk song translator new article content ... Arthur Shepard Kevess (July 17, 1916- January 23, 1973)was an accomplished translator of folk songs from several languages into English. He most famous translation was of the Yiddish song "Dona, Dona", which was performed by Joan Baez and many others, and which continues to be sung throughout the world. He also published the following books: German Folk Songs, and Tumbalalaika. He married Hilde Weingarten, an artist, on January 28, 1951. She died on September 8, 1993. Their two children are Ruth Kevess-Cohen MD, and Robert M. Kevess.