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American Folk Traditions in Sophie Maslow’s Folksay

American Folk Traditions in Sophie Maslow’s Folksay (006.00.00)

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Sophie Maslow (1911–2006) choreographed Folksay (1942), based on verses from Carl Sandburg’s The People, Yes and accompanied by ballads composed by singer-songwriter Woodie Guthrie (1912–1967). Guthrie accompanied the dancers on stage with a guitar signed, “This guitar Kills Fascists,” to protest the political threat in Europe during WWII.
Sophie Maslow (1911–2006) choreographed <em>Folksay</em> (1942), based on verses from Carl Sandburg’s <em>The People, Yes</em> and accompanied by ballads composed by singer-songwriter Woodie Guthrie (1912–1967). Guthrie accompanied the dancers on stage with a guitar signed, “This guitar Kills Fascists,” to protest the political threat in Europe during WWII.