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Musician Pete Seeger sings Amazing Grace during a concert celebrating his 90th birthday in New York May 3, 2009.

Pete Seeger woke up America with songs across several cultures

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The late Pete Seeger wrote his own songs about politics and culture, and also covered Cuban folk songs, African spirituals and traditional Irish tunes.

Chieftains album blends Irish and Mexican folk music

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The Chieftains Celebrate 50th Anniversary with ‘Voice of Ages’

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