Zilphia Horton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Zilphia Horton

American musician

Date of Birth: 14-Apr-1910

Place of Birth: Paris, Arkansas, United States

Date of Death: 11-Apr-1956

Profession: musician, human rights activist, folklorist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Zilphia Horton (April 14, 1910 – April 11, 1956) was an American musician, community organizer, educator, Civil Rights activist, and folklorist.
She is best known for her work with her husband Myles Horton at the Highlander Folk School where she is generally credited with turning such songs as "We Shall Overcome", "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize," "We Shall Not Be Moved," and "This Little Light of Mine" from hymns into songs of the Civil Rights Movement.