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Kate McGarrigle passes away January 19, 2010

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I’m heartsick to learn of Kate McGarrigle’s passing (more information at the CBC website). Thank you, Kate, for all you shared with the world.

America’s Music: Shared Song, Communal Memory February 14, 2008

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From the NY Times: America’s Music:  Shared Song, Communal Memory.

It’s time to bring the music back to the living room.

Interview with Bernice Johnson Reagon

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That’s what capitalism does. They find out what you need, separate you from it, and then make you buy it.

There’s a good interview with Bernice Johnson Reagon at the Everything Jersey website today.

From Rosalie Sorrels at FAR-West November 5, 2007

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People make fun of the sixties…but we almost won. And we can do it again. The songs can make it happen.

Rosalie Sorrels
Best of the West Award remarks
Folk Alliance Region – West Conference
http://www.far-west.org/