Joe Hickerson
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| Joe Hickerson | |
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| Genre(s) | Folk and Roots Music |
| Occupation(s) | Librarian |
| Years active | 1957 to present |
| Label(s) | Folkways Records, Folk-Legacy Records |
| Associated acts | The Folksmiths |
| Website | http://www.joehickerson.com |
Joe Hickerson (born 1935) is a noted folk singer and songleader. For 35 years (1963-1998) he was Librarian and Director of the Archive of Folk Song at the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress. Joe is best known for bringing together the original Russian text and his own verses to create the basis for "Where Have All The Flowers Gone" in collaboration with Pete Seeger[1], and for participating in the first LP recording of "Kumbayah". He is currently active as a clinician, lecturer, researcher, and performer, especially in New York State, Michigan, and the Chicago area.
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[edit] Discography
We've Got Some Singing To Do The Folksmiths, featuring Joe Hickerson, Folkways F-2407 1958
Joe Hickerson With a Gathering of Friends Folk-Legacy Records, 2001
Drive Dull Care Away Folk-Legacy Records, 2002
[edit] Filmography
The Wobblies 1979 (song performer)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Joe Hickerson interview on the down home radio show
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| NAME | Hickerson, Joe |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | folklorist, songleader, librarian |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 20, 1935 |
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