[1][2] Debra Cowan had worked as a middle school mathematics teacher until in 1997, she decided to quit and pursue her desire to sing.

For 6 month she had lived in Edinburgh, Scotland where she learned the art of unaccompanied singing.

[7] Debra has collaborated with former Fairport Convention drummer Dave Mattacks, Brooks Williams and Bill Cooley.

[8] She has performed on American live radio shows such as WFMT’s Folkstage, hosted by Rich Warren, WESU's "Acoustic Blender," and Tom May's River City Folk.

[4] Debra is a member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 1000 and served as its Vice President from 2011 to 2016.