Pete Seeger, 94
Saddened to wake to news of passing of Pete Seeger. I grew up in a home where his music and politics were greatly appreciated. Opera, Dixieland Jazz and Seeger's brand of Folk were the first musical genres I was introduced to by my father. As an authentic troubadour, Seeger helped keep the folk 'ball in the air' and it's interesting that he exits the stage in the midst of a strong revival of the music via the Avett Brothers, Mumford and Sons, Dawes and even bands like Villebillies.. A fond goodbye to a gentle soul.
NYT Obituary: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/ar...w-nytimes&_r=0
8 Songs to remember Pete Seeger by: http://theweek.com/article/index/255...mpaign=twitter
Michael Row the Boat Ashore: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd_5-2kCzfs
Andrew Cohen with a perfect appreciation: http://www.theatlantic.com/national/...n-soul/283396/
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Last edited by Kasept : 01-28-2014 at 06:59 AM.
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