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Pete Seeger Was Born 100 Years Ago Today: Stream 20 Previously Unreleased Tracks From The Smithsonian Folkways Collection

1834 days ago
StereogumPete Seeger was primarily known for his incredible musicianship, but that legacy extends itself into advocacy about the environment, classism, and racism among other injustices. His song "We Shall Overcome," became an anthem for Civil Rights movemen... more info

Remembering Pete Seeger: Farm Aid 2013 Performance

1930 days ago
JamBaseCelebrate the life of legendary folk musician and social justice activist Pete Seeger by watching his performance at Farm Aid in 2013. more info

Wasn’t That A Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul of America

2003 days ago
Aquarium DrunkardWhen you hear “Goodnight, Irene” and “Wimoweh” these days, it’s a little hard to believe that the Weavers were one of the most politically radical bands of the 20th century. But the pioneering folk-pop quartet (featuring Pete Seeger, Lee Ha... more info

Olivia Chaney: Shelter review – gleaming vocal treats

2136 days ago
Guardian Music(Nonesuch)Folk artists stepping into singer-songwriter territory are often treated with suspicion, as if their egos must be propelling them beyond the small stories of smaller people. But often, these musicians adore traditional music at the same tim... more info

Clearwater Festival 2018 lineup & tix (Jeff Tweedy, Margaret Glaspy & more)

2261 days ago
Brooklyn VeganHonoring the legacy of folk musician and activist (and festival founder) Pete Seeger, this is the 40th anniversary of Clearwater and the lineup also includes The Mavericks, Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Rhiannon Giddens, David Byrne cohorts Choir... more info

NY music festival founded by Pete Seeger is returning

2734 days ago
Yahoo! MusicBEACON, N.Y. (AP) — Organizers say a New York music festival founded by the late folk legend Pete Seeger will resume next year. more info

FBI files: Military questioned Pete Seeger's wartime loyalty

3065 days ago
Mercury News, CaliforniaAs Army Pvt. Pete Seeger eagerly waited for a chance to fight for his country during World War II, military investigators quietly built a case that the young folk singer was 'potentially subversive.' more info

Ronnie Gilbert, singer with the Weavers, dies aged 88

3261 days ago
The TelegraphSinger Ronnie Gilbert, the female member of Pete Seeger's influential 1950s folk quartet the Weavers, has died aged 88 more info

'Pride' has a moving force that highlights a forgotten story

3515 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentIf you think unions are the scourge of the working world, you will not be happy at "Pride," which begins with the unmistakable sound of Pete Seeger singing "Solidarity Forever" and goes on from there. more info

What's going on Monday? (Common, Caveman, Silver Snakes, Eternal Summers, Pete Seeger tribute & more)

3582 days ago
Brooklyn VeganEternal Summers at Cake Shop in April (more by Amanda Hatfield) You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights... Common @ Gramercy Theatre Veteran rapper Common's tenth album, Nobody's Smiling,... more info

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