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The Forgotten History of Conservative Folk Music
1960s folk music is usually synonymous with leftist politics. But musicians on the right took up the guitar and fiddle as well.
Associated Press
1960s protest music wasn’t only for championing left-wing causes. A segment of the folk movement came out in praise of Barry Goldwater and warned against the evils of communism.Richard Paulinvestigates the right side of folk music.
(Originally aired October 3, 2008)