Folkways Years, 1955-1992: Songs of Love and Politics

produced by Peggy Seeger, 1935- (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1992), 1 hour 13 mins

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Field of Interest: American Music
Description: Peggy personally selected these traditional and original songs focused primarily on the themes of love and politics. From a dominant figure in the folk song movement in the U.S. and England for more than 35 years, these titles have reached millions: Freight Train, First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Gonna Be An Engineer. "21 tracks display the variety of Peggy's repertoire, her range of styles, love of tradition and innovative songwriting prowess." — Homespun Tapes
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 1 hour 13 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Folk Revival, Love Song, Political Folk Songs
Label: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Producer: Peggy Seeger, 1935-
Release Date: 1992
Subject: American Music, World Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, Blues, United States and Canada, Europe, Blues, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, Europa, United States, United Kingdom
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Blues, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, Europa