Joe Hickerson, 89, Preserved America's Folk Songs
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Joe Hickerson, a renowned folk singer, songwriter, and archivist at the Library of Congress for over 25 years, passed away at age 89. He played a key role in preserving and expanding America's folk music collection, memorized hundreds of traditional songs, and was influential in the folk revival, also performing and recording his own music. His work helped keep America's folk traditions alive for future generations.
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