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NYU exhibit highlights Communist role in American music

March 9, 2015 By Tim Wheeler

A new exhibit highlights the CPUSA's role in the renaissance of folk music and U.S. popular music in general during the 30s and beyond.

Today in African American history: Happy birthday, Fats Domino!

February 26, 2015 By Special to People’s World

World-renowned performer Antoine "Fats" Domino was born on this date in New Orleans in 1928.

“This Land is Your Land”: 75 years and the fight’s still on

February 25, 2015 By John Pietaro

"I have decided long ago that my songs and ballads would not get the hugs and kisses of the capitalistic experts." - Woody Guthrie

Lead Belly discography released

February 23, 2015

Did he really sing his way out of Southern prisons twice? Did he really travel and sing with the legendary Blind Lemon Jefferson?

Today in African American history: A double birthday

February 20, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Sir Sidney Poitier, Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), was born in Miami, Fla., on February 20, 1927, of Bahamian parentage.