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Gordon Lightfoot is a genre unto himself. Neither pop nor folk nor country nor rock, his music is unvarnished, direct, a statement from one heart to another. And this uncompromising stance has not only made him a legend (particularly in his native Canada, where he is a full-fledged icon), but also, somewhat paradoxically, brought him huge commercial success. Real Gone Music has compiled the A and B-sides of all the singles Lightfoot recorded for the...
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In the '60s, Greenwich Village was the epicenter of the folk movement that redefined American music on a global scale. Legends of Folk: The Village Scene celebrates this influential period with classic performances by Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkle, Peter, Paul & Mary, Joan Baez, Richie Havens, and many others. The film also features documentary footage from the era and exclusive new interviews with Don McLean, Michelle Phillips, John Sebastian, and...
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Chronicles the life and achievements of Woody Guthrie, the most important folk and protest singer of his generation. Gives a definitive history of the life & times; historical and rare documentary photos and footage; excerpts from over 40 Guthrie compositions; and contemporary interviews.
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Christmas with The Celts is a spirited, full theatrical, and cultural performance capturing the quick spirit, humor, and music of the Irish. It's a hauntingly beautiful celebration of Christmas that will become a perennial holiday event for all who watch. Thrilling numbers featuring the Uilleann pipes, Irish whistles and drums, and Celtic fiddles compliment the world-renowned Irish music group. Also includes dramatic readings from the Glaswegian Bible...
17) Bright road
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The stars of Carmen Jones, Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafont, ̌ headline a sensitive story of a first-year schoolteacher who finds promise in a student labeled a backwards child.
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Between 1961-1973, musicians in the Village banded together to sing about the radical social upheaval of the time, sparking everlasting political, social, and cultural changes. For the first time, the greatest singer-songwriters, authors, and performers from Greenwich Village reflect on how they collectively became the voice of a generation. Through poignant interviews, rare archival footage, and new live performances, they tell a story about community,...
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From 1963 to 1966, Murray Lerner visited the annual Newport Folk Festival to document a thriving, idealistic musical movement as it reached its peak as a popular phenomenon. Shooting in gorgeous black and white, Lerner juxtaposes performances with snapshot interviews with artists and their fans, weaving footage from four years of the festival into an intimate record of a pivotal time in music, and in American culture at large.