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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has proclaimed Dec. 15 as Kristen Graves Day to honor her work as State Troubadour of Connecticut.
He made the declaration to “encourage all citizens to spend this day in recognition of the arts, compassion, and social justice,” Malloy said in his proclamation.
Graves is a singer, songwriter and humanitarian from Fairfield. The New York Times called her part of the “new generation of folk music” and she has been mentioned in Rolling Stone for her music’s environmental activism.
With catchy songs, a penchant for story telling, and inspiring lyrics, Graves performs nearly 200 shows a year throughout the U.S. and Europe. Her most notable performances have been with Rusted Root, Dar Williams, Guy Davis, Holly Near, Peter Yarrow and the late Pete Seeger.
She strives to promote kindness through her faux political party, The Just Be Nice Party, and carries on the tradition of social justice through folk music, calling her songs "music with a conscience."
Visit www.kristengraves.com for more information, links to her music, and videos.
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