The focal point of American Folk Festivals, Ben & Jerry's Newport features some of the biggest folk & Americana artists on Momentos

The focal point of American Folk Festivals, Ben & Jerry's Newport features some of the biggest folk & Americana artists on Momentos. Historically, one of the earliest American Folk Festivals, Newport takes place in Rhode Island and originated as a counterpoint to the globally successful Newport Jazz Festival. The festival was begun by George Wein, Dylan manager Albert Grossman and artists Pete Seeger, Oscar Brand and Theodore Bikel. In the early days Newport was noted for featuring artists at the forefront of the Civil Rights and antiwar movements. In recent times the focal point of protest artists has expanded to include issues of womens' rights, LGBTQ and climate issues

Track Listing

• Queen Ida - La Louisianne
• Tom Paxton - One Million Lawyers
• Richard Thompson - Two Left Feet
• Nashville Bluegrass Band - Goodnight The lord's Cioming/Little Maggie
• George Gritzbach - Midnight Hour Blues
• Holly Near - Once or Twice
• Bill Morrissey - Grizzly Bear
• Doc Watson - St. James Infirmary
• Dr. John - Iko Iko
• Cheryl Wheeler - I Know This Town
• Richard Thompson - The Choke Wife
• Taj Mahal - New Statesboro Blues

Additional Details

Label: Silverwolf Records

Genre: Folk

Run Time: 44:12 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 06/07/24

UPC: 787991803024