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Barbara Dane (born Barbara Jean Spillman; May 12, 1927) is an American folk, blues, and jazz singer, guitarist, record producer, and political activist. She co-founded Paredon Records with Irwin Silber. "Bessie Smith in stereo," wrote jazz critic Leonard Feather of Dane in the late 1950s.
Barbara Dane's. AUTOBIOGRAPHY. THIS BELL STILL RINGS. My Life of Defiance and Song. Heyday Books announces the release of Barbara Dane's autobiography, a courageous singer, activist, and American icon. BUY FROM HEYDAY. Profile THE NEW YORK TIMES. Feb. 2021. Documentary Film Premiere. Oct 10, 2023.
Feb 10, 2021 · The 93-year-old musician and co-founder of the political label Paredon Records looks back on a history of resistance. Share full article. Barbara Dane’s Paredon Records turned 50 last year, and...
In l966, Barbara Dane became the first U.S. musician to tour post-revolutionary Cuba. The impact on the Cuban public was indelible, and she soon returned to take part in an international festival where she met other like-minded singers from all over the world.
Mar 8, 2021 · Barbara Dane’s protest music took her to Mississippi Freedom Schools, free speech rallies at UC Berkeley, and in the coffeehouses where active-duty men and women steered clear of military...
Mar 14, 2011 · Barbara Dane: A Versatile Voice With A Political Purpose The singer crossed genre lines, performing blues, jazz and folk, and spoke out for racial equality and economic justice. Music Interviews
Jul 24, 2016 · Barbara Dane’s extraordinary life has been distinguished by decades’ worth of collaborations with major artists in jazz, blues, folk, and world music as well as by uncompromising public stands for social justice and civil rights.
Jan 22, 2018 · This video introduces the new feature-length documentary, THE 9 LIVES OF BARBARA DANE, which celebrates the life story of an unsung hero of American music—directed by Maureen Gosling and...
May 12, 2023 · Smithsonian Folkways has just released a new retrospective titled Barbara Dane: Hot Jazz, Cool Blues & Hard-Hitting Songs.
Hot Jazz, Cool Blues & Hard-Hitting Songs. Barbara Dane. This 2 CD retrospective reflects over 60 years of Barbara Dane’s eclectic musical history in folk, blues and jazz. The 38 tracks include 14 never-before-released recordings, featuring collaborations with Lightin’ Hopkins, the Chambers Brothers, Doc Watson, Pete Seeger, Memphis Slim ...
