Pete Seeger
2) Abiyoyo
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Physical Desc
pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Banished from the town for making mischief, a little boy and his father are welcomed back when they find a way to make the dreaded giant Abiyoyo disappear.
Author
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
A song, based on Bible verses, which proclaims that there is a season for everything, as well as the original music by Pete Seeger, The Byrds' version of the tune, and notes by Seeger about writing the song.
Author
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, music ; 29 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
A poor but clever traveler finds a way to get the townspeople to share their food with him in this retelling of a classic tale, set in Germany at the end of the Thirty Years War.
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Series
Physical Desc
xx, 356 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this new book, we hear directly from the artist through the widest array of sources -- letters, notes to himself, published articles, rough drafts, stories, and poetry -- creating the most detailed picture available of Seeger as a musician, an activist, and a family man, in his own words and from his own perspective ... The portrait that emerges is not a saint, not a martyr, but a flesh-and-blood man, struggling to understand his gift, his time,...
10) Trouble in mind
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Physical Desc
1 audio disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Trouble in Mind captures acoustic blues guitarist Big Bill Broonzy late in his long career, but still outspoken in song. With a mix of controversial songs, rural blues, and spirituals, this CD showcases his brilliant vocals and intricate guitar work.
13) Abiyoyo
Series
Reading rainbow volume 35
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Reveals some of the ways a story can be told with music, including music videos and dance. Features the book Abiyoyo, which is based on a South African lullaby with text by Pete Seeger. Reviews other books with related themes.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 102 min.) : sound, color & black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Bonus features including never before seen footage and rare concert performances by Bob Dylan. Includes everyone's prolific favorites: 'Like a Rolling Stone,' 'Blowing In The Wind,' 'Mr. Tamborine Man' & others. Directed by Martin Scorsese.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 84 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.+ 1 leaflet
Language
English
Description
The banjo has been an emblem of American culture for centuries, yet few realize the instrument's complicated, checkered past. Narrated by Steve Martin and featuring such banjo masters as Pete Seeger, Earl Scruggs and Bela Fleck, goes beyond the stereotypes and delves into the musical odyssey of the banjo, from its African roots to the present day.