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Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger was an influential American folk musician and social activist whose career spanned over seven decades. Known for his clear voice and mastery of traditional and contemporary folk songs, he used music as a tool for social change, advocating for peace, environmental causes, and civil rights. His songs like "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" and "If I Had a Hammer" became anthems for protest movements. Seeger's work helped popularize folk music in America and inspired countless artists and activists to use music as a form of expression and activism.