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The Protest Singer offers an engaging biography of folk icon Pete Seeger, chronicling how his musical talent and unwavering commitment to human equality turned folk singing into a potent form of peaceful protest. Drawing on extensive conversations with Seeger, Alec Wilkinson presents the song‑maker as a charismatic, independent spirit who navigated government scrutiny, testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee, and championed civil rights, peace, and environmental causes, notably the Hudson River restoration and the ship *Clearwater*. The book also explores Seeger's early musical upbringing, his collaborations with Woody Guthrie and the Weavers, and his long partnership with wife Toshi, concluding with a reflection on his reach into American culture at his 90th birthday.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Alec Wilkinson
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