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  1. 4 minutes ago

    Here's Pete Seeger in '95 reciting a poignant original poem and leading the National Anthem at the Rinzler Memorial.

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  2. 16 hours ago

    National Heritage Fellows and Phil Wiggins will be honored tomorrow at the .

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  3. 17 hours ago

    Bernice Johnson Reagon is a hero: singer, Civil Rights leader, historian, teacher. Read about her work here:

    1 reply 9 retweets 16 likes
  4. Sep 13

    It takes two to tango! This guide might help, too:

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  5. Sep 12

    Immigrants make important cultural contributions to the U.S. Read about Chicago's thriving Latinx population here:

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  6. Sep 12

    Though a walk down the runway is nice, sometimes you just need a dance floor to

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  7. Sep 12

    Nothing says like 'Folk Dances of Greece,' released on Folkways in 1956.

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    Sep 11

    Our friends will present Alash Ensemble, master throat singers from remote Tuva 10/1 ==>>

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  9. Sep 12

    Fascinating demonstrations of humans speaking (and singing!) without vocal cords. Designer: Ronald Clyne

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  10. Sep 12

    Thanks for gettin' on board the Rock Island Line w/ and crew! Cheers!

    Dan Zanes and Friends: Lead Belly, Baby! Folk music reimagined ft. & more
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  11. Sep 11

    Strange Creek Singers were a bluegrass supergroup with Mike Seeger, Hazel Dickens, and other greats. Listen here:

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  12. Sep 11
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  13. Sep 11

    This album of Mbuti Pygmy songs has inspired countless music lovers, including Hart. Happy bday, Mickey!

    1 reply 4 retweets 4 likes
  14. Sep 10

    Yiddish author Sholem Ash adapted these stories from the Bible. He's also father of Folkways founder, Moe Ash!

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  15. Sep 9

    Mary Lou Williams transformed blues and spirituals into moving, emotional jazz compositions. Read about her here:

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  16. Sep 9

    Can't wait!

    Who's Coming?: Washington, DC - Oct 6 at Night Train 57: A Kennedy...
  17. Sep 8

    Sing with and friends as they make a sweet treat!

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  18. Sep 7

    Was Lead belly a protest singer? 's Lonnie Bunch discusses the intersection of music, politics and culture.

    35 retweets 69 likes
  19. Sep 7

    NEW RELEASE! "Music for Children, by Children" out 9/22. Pre-order today!

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  20. Sep 6

    Want to be a folksinger? Pete Seeger'll get you started on this instructional album from 1955. Happy pickin'!

    11 retweets 8 likes

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