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The True Story of Alice's Restaurant
Suite101 explores the truth behind that most absurb and hilarious of hippie adventures, "Alice's Restaurant."
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The Taming of "This Land Is Your Land"
This Land Is Your Land, one of the most patriotic of songs, was once a sharp commentary on the wealthy and jingoistic. Read on for The Taming of This Land Is Your Land.
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The Beginnings of Peter, Paul, and Mary
If it were not for a nursery rhyme, there would be no Peter, Paul, and Mary. Read on for the story of their formation.
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The Best Folk Work Song Playlist for Labor Day
Suite101 compiles the greatest work songs in Folk Music to celebrate Labor Day and the people who made it possible.
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Woody Guthrie in New York City
From "California to the New York Island," Woody Guthrie traveled America. In New York City, he went from being a folk musician to being the leader of the Folk Scene.
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The Politics of Woody Guthrie
It's true, the writer of "This Land is Your Land" was actually a dedicated Communist. Read on for more about the politics of America's greatest folk singer.
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Ten Facts: Woody Guthrie's Childhood
Woody Guthrie's tragic childhood made him the man that he grew to be. Below are ten facts, integral and interesting, about the Folk legend.
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The Five Greatest Civil Rights Songs
To honor all those that stood side by side to ensure freedom for all, Suite101 counts down the five greatest songs of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Nobel Peace Prize for Pete Seeger?
Pete Seeger has been a pivotal voice in American and World politics for 70 years. But does he deserve a Nobel Peace Prize for it?
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Bruce Springsteen Signs Deal With Wal-Mart
The Boss's latest deal with Wal-Mart has his fans scratching their heads and wondering "Did Bruce Springsteen sell out?"
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Folk Musician Odetta Passes Away at 77
Odetta was one of the greatest voices of the 20th century. The civil rights activist passed away on Decmeber 2, 2008, in New York City.
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Where Have All the Pete Seegers Gone?
The times are changing, and in these new times, new methods of protest have encroached upon music's old domain. Where are the protest singers of this generation?
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