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Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe's 'Cosa Nuestra' Reissued in Limited Edition

Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe's 'Cosa Nuestra' Reissued in Limited Edition

Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe's 'Cosa Nuestra' Reissued in Limited Edition
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Frank Zappa's 'Freak Out!' Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Expanded Edition

Frank Zappa's 'Freak Out!' Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Expanded Edition

Frank Zappa's 'Freak Out!' Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Expanded Edition
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The 5 Best Rock Albums Of 1971

The 5 Best Rock Albums Of 1971

Rock music enjoyed one of its best years in 1971, and these timeless albums from the likes of Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones are the cream of the crop.
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Brandi Carlile And The Newport Art Of Turning A Guest Spot Into A Narrative

Brandi Carlile And The Newport Art Of Turning A Guest Spot Into A Narrative

An analysis of how Brandi Carlile has perfected the art of the collaborative set at Newport Folk Festival, using guest spots to tell a larger story.
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9 Historical Shortcuts That Oversimplify Newport Folk Festival’s Legacy

9 Historical Shortcuts That Oversimplify Newport Folk Festival’s Legacy

Beyond the famous myths, the Newport Folk Festival's true legacy is a complex and fascinating story of art, politics, and constant evolution.
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Bob Dylan's 1970 Reimagining of 'Blue Moon' Remains a Timeless Hit

Bob Dylan's 1970 Reimagining of 'Blue Moon' Remains a Timeless Hit

Bob Dylan's 1970 Reimagining of 'Blue Moon' Remains a Timeless Hit
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How Newport Folk Festival’s “& Friends” Billing Creates Room For Big Surprises

How Newport Folk Festival’s “& Friends” Billing Creates Room For Big Surprises

An analysis of how the Newport Folk Festival's tradition of surprise "special guests" creates legendary moments that redefine careers and conversations.
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How Newport Folk Festival Reflected—And Helped Expand—The Meaning Of Folk Music

How Newport Folk Festival Reflected—And Helped Expand—The Meaning Of Folk Music

From acoustic purity to electric rebellion and collaborative surprises, discover how the Newport Folk Festival has defined and redefined folk music.
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How The “Electric Dylan” Story Became Bigger Than One Newport Performance

How The “Electric Dylan” Story Became Bigger Than One Newport Performance

In 1965, Bob Dylan plugged in his guitar at the Newport Folk Festival. Here’s how that single performance became a defining cultural myth.
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How Newport Folk Festival Kept Expanding Its Definition Of Folk

How Newport Folk Festival Kept Expanding Its Definition Of Folk

For over 65 years, the Newport Folk Festival has thrived not by clinging to a rigid past, but by constantly evolving what 'folk' can mean.
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Joan Baez And The Kind Of Audience-Artist Relationship Newport Folk Festival Helped Define

Joan Baez And The Kind Of Audience-Artist Relationship Newport Folk Festival Helped Define

Explore how Joan Baez and the Newport Folk Festival forged a unique, community-driven bond between artists and audiences that still defines its legacy.
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Van Halen's 'Panama' Showcased Through 22 Versions and Multiple Lead Singers

Van Halen's 'Panama' Showcased Through 22 Versions and Multiple Lead Singers

Van Halen's 'Panama' Showcased Through 22 Versions and Multiple Lead Singers