About Fran Minkoff
Lived 1915 – 2002 (aged 87). Fran Minkoff was an American composer, songwriter, lyricist and poet.
Frances Minkoff (February 5, 1915 – April 22, 2002) was an American lyricist best known for her songs co-written with Fred Hellerman of The Weavers.
Career Her collaborations include the anti-war song "Come Away Melinda", recorded in 1963 by Harry Belafonte.
Minkoff died in New York City at the age of 87.
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Who was Fran Minkoff?
American songwriter
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Fran Minkoff was born on 5 February 1915 in New York City.
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Fran Minkoff died on 22 April 2002.
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Fran Minkoff was a composer, songwriter, lyricist and poet.
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Fran Minkoff was American.
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