About Folk Music: Spotlight on Woody Guthrie

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Folk Music Folk Music Folk Music 101 Artists & Styles Reviews From Kim Ruehl, your Guide to Folk Music  ...because, why not? Woody Guthrie was one of the finest American folksingers to ever mosey on into the craft. Last week, the folks at Rounder Records and those at the Woody Guthrie Archive released a behemoth box set of all the recordings and projects Woody Guthrie ever did with and for the American government. From his songs for the Bonneville Dam Project or the five hours of interviews he gave Alan Lomax at the Smithsonian. The release of this box set makes it as good a time as any to consider Guthrie's remarkable life, career, and influence.  Review of 'Woody Guthrie: American Radical Patriot' It's quite a package of music, words, skits, and interviews. But, if you take the time to delve into Woody Guthrie: American Radical Patriot, you are sure to walk away with a deeper, richer understanding of American folk music and, particularly, the life and work of Woody Guthrie. Check out my full review.  Search Related Topics:  woody guthrie  topical folk songs  alan lomax Interview with Nora Guthrie about the New Box Set I recently hopped on the phone to chat with Woody's daughter Nora about his vast influence and the music and other items contained on Woody Guthrie: American Radical Patriot. It was an interesting interview, and you can read it in its entirety here.  Search Related Topics:  woody guthrie  political folk music  topical folk songs Essential Books By and About Woody Guthrie Woody Guthrie was a prolific songwriter, but he also wrote a considerable amount of prose in his lifetime. Further, there are plenty of great biographies on the market for folks looking to learn more about Woody Guthrie's life and work. Check out these essentials.  Search Related Topics:  woody guthrie  folk music books  folk music history Woody Guthrie's Best Songs From "This Land Is Your Land" to "Pastures of Plenty", "Pretty Boy Floyd" and many of his lesser-known classics, Woody Guthrie wrote some of the finest folk songs in the history of the craft. If you're looking for good examples as to why, look no further than these essentials.  Search Related Topics:  woody guthrie  this land is your land  protest music Related Searches Folk Music Learn from Music Search Music Folk Rock Music Free Featured Articles Great New Folk-Rock Bands History of American Folk Music All About Protest Music Review of the Civil Wars - Self-titled History of "We Shall Overcome" Best Songs of the 1960s Folk Revival   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kim Ruehl Folk Music Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Folk Music newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Books About Protest Music '33 Revolutions Per Minute' by Dorian Lynskey 'Which Side Are You On?' by Dick Weissman 'We Shall Overcome' by Stuart Stotts and Terrance Cummings   Follow me on: Advertisement