Connie Converse was an American singer-songwriter and one of the earliest known figures in the singer-songwriter genre. Active in the 1950s, she recorded a collection of deeply personal and poetic songs that remained largely unknown during her lifetime. Her music combined folk, jazz, and blues influences, often accompanied by thoughtful, introspective lyrics. Despite her talent, she never gained mainstream recognition and eventually disappeared in 1974 under mysterious circumstances. In the early 2000s, her recordings resurfaced and received critical acclaim, earning her posthumous recognition as a pioneer of modern songwriting.