Artie Traum

Born: Apr 3, 1943 in The Bronx, New York, NY

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Died: Jul 20, 2008 in Bearsville, NY

Genre: Folk, Jazz, Pop/Rock, Country

Biography: Singer/songwriter and acoustic folk-jazz guitarist Artie Traum was based in Woodstock, New York. Born in the Bronx, he followed his brother Happy into folk music in the early '60s in the New York area, taking guitar lessons from jazz artists. He and his brother formed the folk-rock group the Children ...Read full biography

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Life on Earth

Released: 1974

Label: Rounder

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A fine album with Pat Alger, featuring "Is There Life on Earth," "Girls of Montreal," and "Riptide." ~ Chip Renner, Rovi ...Read full review

From the Heart

Released: 1980

Label: Vivid Sound

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Traum and Pat Alger are two guys who were meant to play together. Highlights include "Gambling Man," "City Lights," and "Screwin' It Up." ~ Chip Renner, Rovi ...Read full review

More Artie Traum albums: Main Albums (9), Compilations (1)

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