Question

Do extensive research on Pete Seeger and the “Clearwater”, and select two other major musicians of the folk era and go into detail about the impact that their music had on American policy (domestic and foreign). (You may also want to listen to folk music from other songwriters/performers/artists to get a feel for the music).

Include the following in your answer:

What was the topic of the song you chose to hear?
How does the song make you feel?
What was the intention of the musician trying to express in his/her song?
What audience was the musician trying to reach?
Does the song provide solutions to address the problem?
How effective is the song as a social protest?

Answer 1

The earliest folk musicians include Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Jimmie Rogers, and Burl Ives. Of the four, Woody Guthrie in the 1930s is often seen as the first significant contributor to the genre.