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What an incredible show this was! The SFGC, Kronos Quartet, Sam Amidon, and other great artists. Amazing combo, such moving renditions. ✨💖✨ . . . #valeriesainteagathe #peteseeger100 #peteseeger #turnturnturn #samamidon #nicomuhly #jacobgarchik #kronosquartet #hawakassemadydiabate #briancarpenter #leeknight #meklit #howcomethatblood #mali #thelionking #girlsclappingsongs (at SFJAZZ) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByTX_ZPnw0C/?igshid=1ktvdttg0utvh

American folk music gained a huge champion on this day 100 years ago - Pete Seeger. Seeger was the keeper of the flame for American folk music for nearly eight decades. From protest songs to labor movement songs to civil rights anthems to environmental activism, Seeger kept the traditions of folk music alive while pushing the genre forward with his banjo and 12-string guitar. He was a social activist, storyteller, father figure, mentor, idol to many artists in folk, rock ‘n roll and other genres. Seeger played everywhere and anywhere to bring his message to people of all ages in clubs, concert halls, festivals, radio, television, political rallies, flat bed trucks, and even, as shown here, the prestigious Carnegie Hall. While a member of the Weavers in the 1950s he had hits only to be blacklisted for several years like other entertainers after being called-out by the House on Un-American Activities. Seeger survived this to become a huge force in the folk revival in the 1960s which continued until the end of his life in 2014. #happybirthday #peteseeger #peteseeger100 #folkmusic #artist #LP #record #album #vinyl #ColumbiaRecords #socialactivism #singer https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBGMNDD6DGJt1XOqsHaU4PW75qN8wvsgLfd3E0/?igshid=1nyumdmxg69rm