He was both the longtime archivist of folk music at the Library of Congress and a widely respected singer and songwriter.
Category: Seeger, Pete
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Bob Dylan Wasn’t the Only 1965 Newport Highlight. Hear 14 More.
Listen to Peter, Paul and Mary’s finale singalong, plus songs from Odetta, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and more.
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The Night Bob Dylan Went Electric at the Newport Folk Festival
The climax of “A Complete Unknown” is set during that iconic 1965 performance. Even then, fans knew it was a historic moment.
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A Complete Character Guide to ‘A Complete Unknown’
The biopic, with Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, is peppered with figures from the folk world and beyond. These are some of them.
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Barbara Dane, Who Fought Injustice Through Song, Dies at 97
She was highly regarded as a folk, blues and jazz singer. She was also ardently left-wing and prioritized social change over commercial success.