Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger
Born: May 3, 1919 in New York, NY
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Genre: Folk
Styles: Political Folk, Traditional Folk, Folk Revival, Folksongs, Children's Folk
Biography: Perhaps no single person in the 20th century has done more to preserve, broadcast, and re-distribute folk music than Pete Seeger, whose passion for politics, the environment, and humanity have earned him both ardent fans and vocal enemies since he first began performing in the late '30s. His never-ending ...Read full biography
Rainbow Race
Released: 1973
Label: Columbia
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For once, Pete Seeger went into the studio to make an album of mostly original songs with a few more instruments than his own accompaniment. The result is a stunning singer/ songwriter collection, ranging ...Read full review
Abiyoyo and Other Story Songs for Children
Released: 1967
Label: Smithsonian - Folkways
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What can one say about the father of it all? He has been a staple in this music for a long, long time. His voice and banjo -- and his life -- stand for positive values for people in general, especially ...Read full review
NYC's Village Gate club owner, Art D'Lugoff, dies
Art D'Lugoff, owner of NYC's Village Gate club, dies at 85; performers included jazz greats
Nov 6, 6:23 PM EST
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