Folk Music – Pete Seeger
Many throughout the years have shaped folk music, however, one of the most well known folk singers was a man named Pete Seeger. As a multi-instrumentalist, Seeger played the Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Piano, Recorder, and the Tin Whistle. However, Seeger also did more than play music. He was also participated in activism of all kinds. He was born in New York City on May 3rd, 1919. He grew up in a household surrounded by music because both his mother and father were musicians. At first Seeger didn’t have a strong interest in music, instead he dreamed of being a painter. However, once he heard the melodious sound of the five-string banjo, he became intrigued by the sounds of folk music. Seeger studied Sociology
Many throughout the years have shaped folk music, however, one of the most well known folk singers was a man named Pete Seeger. As a multi-instrumentalist, Seeger played the Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Piano, Recorder, and the Tin Whistle. However, Seeger also did more than play music. He was also participated in activism of all kinds. He was born in New York City on May 3rd, 1919. He grew up in a household surrounded by music because both his mother and father were musicians. At first Seeger didn’t have a strong interest in music, instead he dreamed of being a painter. However, once he heard the melodious sound of the five-string banjo, he became intrigued by the sounds of folk music. Seeger studied Sociology