Genre: Folk Revival
In the late '50s, folk music experienced an upswing in popularity on college campuses across America. This Folk Revival brought many old stars back into the spotlight and it increased the audience for folk substantially. Pop arrangements of folk songs became hit singles and the folk aesthetic provided the groundwork for the counterculture rock movement of the '60s. (read more)
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Albums
Featured Albums (view all Folk Revival albums)
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Pete Seeger: American Favorite Ballads, Vol.1
1957 Smithsonian-Folkways -
Various Artists: Newport Folk Festival 1963: The Evening Concerts
1963 Vanguard -
The Kingston Trio: The Lost 1967 Album: Rarities, Vol.1
2007 Collectors' Choice -
The Serendipity Singers: Serendipity Singers-The Many Sides Of
1999 Collectables -
Pete Seeger: Seeds-The Songs Of Pete Seeger Vol.3
2003 Appleseed -
Pete Seeger: If I Had A Hammer-Songs Of Hope And Struggle
1998 Smithsonian-Folkways -
Josh White: Complete Recorded Works Vol.1 (1929-1933)
1994 Document -
Josh White: Complete Recorded Works Vol.2 (1933-1935)
1994 Document
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