The weekend prior to Pete Seegerās passing at the age of 94, an ironic, and in retrospect, provocative call came from Oscar Brand. This before I had any knowledge of Peteās illness. āHello Roger, this is Oscar. Iām calling to … Continue reading →
Back in 1971, the late Harry Chapin created a notable song called āCircle.ā Originally written for his brother Tomās TV show āMake a Wish,ā the song has entered our folk canon partially due to the powerful lyrics describing a life … Continue reading →
Note: Ā This is Part 1 of a two-part series on “Delia’s Gone” – See also Part 2 Introduction – “O, I am fortune’s fool!” I wonder if you’ve seen that ‘meme’ that goes in part like this – “Romeo and … Continue reading →
In the fall of 2008, Matt Watroba (then the host) interviewed Pete for a special feature for The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. The interview, interwoven with lots of recordings of Pete’s songs, both by Pete himself and a wide range … Continue reading →
Last night, at around 9:30 pm, Pete Seeger passed on. He was 94, so it shouldn’t have been a huge shock or surprise … but Pete was always so engaged, inspiring, and such a curious amalgamation of sage wisdom with … Continue reading →
We’ve just received confirmation that Pete Seeger, our friend, mentor, founder and hero, passed a few hours ago of natural causes at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. We are working to gather details, and our thoughts, and will post a more comprehensive piece … Continue reading →
Toshi-Aline Ohta Seeger, wife of folk music icon Pete Seeger, passed away overnight on Tuesday, July 9th. She was a mother, an organizer, an activist and filmmaker … and an essential part of all of her husband’s work. She was … Continue reading →
A benefit concert featuring Pete Seeger and other folk singers, musicians and writers will be held at the New York Academy of Medicine on Thursday, June 20th. The concert will benefit an upcoming folk music exhibit, “Folk City,” on display … Continue reading →
Sing Out! provides an international listing of folk music festivals and camps, which can be found at www.singout.org/fests.html. Our listing is currently updated to feature festivals throughout the summer. Before making summer road trips, camping excursions, etc., be sure to … Continue reading →
Confederate soldier “Not having the fear of God before his eyes…” Ā Ā Ā The Jurors for the State upon their oath presented that Thomas Dula, late of the County of Wilkes, not having the fear of God before his eyes, … Continue reading →
