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The revival brought forward styles of American folk music that had in earlier times contributed to the development of country and western, blues, jazz, and rock and roll music.
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The great folksong revival of the 1940s through 1960s made rural white and African American artists and their music favorites of audiences everywhere.
The great folksong revival of the 1940s through 1960s made rural white and African American artists and their music favorites of audiences everywhere.
Aug 29, 2017 · One of the main sources that Van Ronk and Bob Dylan and most of the other participants in the 60s folk renaissance drew on for inspiration in their own music was the archival recordings (taken from 78s made in the late 20s and early 30s) by the old-time blues and country folk singers.
- Arlo Guthrie. The son of Woody Guthrie, Arlo grew up in the company of some famous folksingers, including Pete Seeger. He burst onto the scene in 1967 with the release of "Alice's Restaurant."
- Bob Dylan. A Nobel Prize laureate, Dylan is a prolific singer/songwriter who left his mark on the 1960s, including this impressive list of songs: Song to Woody.
- Buffy Sainte-Marie. A Canadian, much of Buffy Sainte-Marie's work both in and out of music focused on helping native peoples of the Americas. "Now That The Buffalo's Gone" is a classic.
- Chad Mitchell Trio. William "Chad" Mitchell, Mike Pugh and Mike Kobluk formed the Chad Mitchell Trio in the late 1950s. Pugh departed the group in 1960 to go back to college and Joe Frazier replaced him.
Explore the history and legacy of American folk music through articles, collections, recordings, and exhibitions from the Smithsonian. Learn about the folk revival, folk musicians, folk songs, and folk culture.
Jun 29, 2022 · "Freight Train" became a staple of the 1960s folk revival. Many critics now consider it a timeless classic. YouTube. Cotten was married in her mid-teens and had a daughter. A pastor...
