Bibliograph

Pete Seeger, in his own words, Pete Seeger ; selected and edited by Rob Rosenthal and Sam Rosenthal

Type

Label

Pete Seeger, in his own words, Pete Seeger ; selected and edited by Rob Rosenthal and Sam Rosenthal

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

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autobiography

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Pete Seeger

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

759916636

Responsibility statement

Pete Seeger ; selected and edited by Rob Rosenthal and Sam Rosenthal

Series statement

Nine lives musical series

Sub title

in his own words

Summary

"In this new book, we hear directly from the artist through the widest array of sources--letters, notes to himself, published articles, rough drafts, stories, and poetry--creating the most detailed picture available of Seeger as a musician, an activist, and a family man, in his own words and from his own perspective... The portrait that emerges is not a saint, not a martyr, but a flesh-and-blood man, struggling to understand his gift, his time, and his place."--from book jacket

Table Of Contents

Growing up (1919-1934) -- Becoming a "folk singer" (1935-1947) -- Mentors and influences -- What is folk music? -- The labor movement, the Communist Party, and the blacklist -- The Civil Rights Movement -- The movement against the war in Vietnam -- The environmental movement and the ship Clearwater -- Reflections on a life in movements -- Other struggles of the 20th century -- Travels abroad -- Musics of other countries -- A philosophy of making music -- Participation -- Commercialization, popularization, authenticity, and the star system -- Reflections on a life in music - Balancing work and family life -- Other writings -- Other correspondence -- Philosophical musings and Utopian visions

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In his own words

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