Pete Seeger: The Power of Song




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ClassGraphic Pete Seeger (1919 - 2014) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and social activist whose political views resulted in his being blacklisted from 1953 until the late 1960’s. This study group will explore his life and legacy and the use of music to protest against injustice. We will focus on his role in the 20th century folk music revival and his lifelong commitment to peace, civil rights, and environmental justice by viewing videos, listening to his music, reading articles, and discussing music as a tool for political advocacy. Seeger sang with Woody Guthrie and The Weavers and some of his best known songs include "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," "If I Had a Hammer," and "Turn! Turn! Turn!" Seeger was known for his simple, direct musical style. He played banjo and encouraged audience participation. He influenced generations of musicians, including Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Bruce Springsteen. Join us as we explore the legacy of Pete Seeger.
 

Class Details

4 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
500 Davis Center

Instructor
Multiple

Tuition: 

$0.00

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Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
7/8/2026 - 7/29/2026 Weekly - Wed 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM Evanston, 500 Davis Center  Map Maureen Shayman  ; Gayle Kantro 

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