We cannot replicate his voice, but we can keep his music and his spirit alive.
Cambridge Forum celebrates Pete Seeger and the power of music with this tribute Sing Out concert. Join host Scott Alarik and an all-star group of artists, including Sol y Canto founders Rosi and Brian Amador, Catie Curtis, bluesman Guy Davis, Magpie, The Lonely Heartstring Band, Ellen Kushner, Alastair Moock, Robbie O’Connell and Fred Small for an evening of song and stories paying tribute to the legendary Pete Seeger.
Listen to the Pete Seeger Sing Out!
Recorded 1/30/2015
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