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Richie Havens

Series: Black History Month: Profiles in Music
From: WXPN
Length: 00:04:10

Folk artist Richie Havens is best known for his marathon performance at Woodstock. In this profile--hosted by David Dye--Richie Havens talks about his early influences and performing socially conscious music Read the full description.
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Broadcast History

this piece aired February 2 on NPR's World Cafe and will air locally this month on WXPN-FM in Philadelphia.

Timing and Cues

4:10
Begins with David Dye's narrative and ends with song (Dolphins)

In this edition of profiles in music host David Dye reports on Richie Havens, the folk singer who will forever be known for his participation in Woodstock.

Musical Works

Song Album

Freedom Resume: the best of Richie Havens (Rhino, 1993)

Here Comes the Sun Resume

The Dolphins Resume

Woodstock Grace of the Sun (Stormy Forest, 2004)

Red Flowers Grace


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