video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/4d670b2438ec468a8f6cdf708cef8021" frameborder="0" width="1920" height="1440" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>14401920Loomhttps://www.loom.com14401920https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/4d670b2438ec468a8f6cdf708cef8021-24ec1bbc62ea5cde.gif1342.666In this video, I explore the roots and evolution of the US folk scene, highlighting key figures like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, who used folk music as a powerful tool for political protest. I delve into how the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl influenced their music and activism, leading to the formation of groups like the Almanac Singers. I also discuss the impact of Joan Baez and her role in the civil rights and anti-Vietnam War movements. I encourage you to reflect on how these artists shaped not only music but also social change, and to consider the ongoing relevance of their messages today.