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Remembering Woody Guthrie

July 30, 2023 @ 2:00 pm3:00 pm

Free

Remembering Woody Guthrie

A Moonstone Anthology Reading

Sunday, July 30 @ 2pm ET

Register at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtde2tqTwtEtUjpGY7ROT771gcvgkLZGrU

In celebration of our Remember Woody Guthrie anthology, featuring over 25 poets writing for his memory.

Woody Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter, one of the most significant figures in American folk music whose work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism. He has inspired generations both politically and musically with songs such as “This Land Is Your Land”, written in response to the American exceptionalist song “God Bless America”. Woody’s empathy allowed him to insert himself into the stories of others, and he shared those narratives through music, prose, and artwork. We feel his presence and see his influence when people everywhere speak out for those who need a voice and shine a light on injustice in our world. Join us as poets reflect Woody’s vision.

 

“Wherever little children are hungry and cry

Wherever people ain’t free

Wherever men are fightin’ for their rights

That’s where I’m a-gonna be, Ma

That’s where I’m a-gonna be”

(from Tom Joad by Woody Guthrie)

 

List of Featured Poets to be announced.

Details

Date:
July 30, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Organizer

Moonstone Arts Center
Phone
215-735-9600
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