What was the first ever American song to be recorded?
With a long and storied history of pioneering audio recording, we explore America's musical history and identify the earliest known recording of a US song.
How many songs did Woody Guthrie write?
One of the towering fingers in modern American folk, the extent of Woody Guthrie's songbook has often been the subject of great scrutiny.
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8 songs to remember Pete Seeger by
The American folk music legend died Monday at age 94 of natural causes. His wife of 70 years, Toshi, died last year. As with all influential musicians and songwriters, Seeger's music will live on.
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‘Hum Honge Kamyab’ to cowboy songs—how Pete Seeger took American folk music across borders
At a music-filled evening in Delhi, Tony Seeger, nephew of legendary American folk singer Pete Seeger, traced how archives, ...
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The Great American Folk Show
Plus, Tom talks with retired Prairie Public radio director, Bill Thomas, who shares a folk song. — The Great American Folk Show is written, recorded, and hosted by folksinger and songwriter Tom ...
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Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’: Lyrics, Live & Similar Songs
Explore Don McLean's iconic "American Pie": delve into its lyrics and live performances, and find similar timeless tracks. Uncover music history today!