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singing history

As a great man once said, "the times, they are a-changin'." And it's those very changing times that so frequently spark music makers to describe in song the joys and struggles that shape the way people live and work. And love. I'm talking about folk music, folks--and at the History in Song, you can learn all about the various events that gave rise to such ballads as "I'm Going to Organize" and "Strange Fruit." This easy-to-navigate site breaks down American history into major periods, and then lists a multitude of midi files for each, accompanied by explanatory blurbs when possible. Detailed biographies of folk greats like Sarah Ogan Gunning, Dave McCarn, and Woodie Guthrie are also included. A huge and wonderful resource--not to be missed.

Tue, 15 Feb 2000 07:16:18 -0800