...he well knew the power of music in fighting the extremes of politics
Stalinism was an extreme of politics. When Woody and The Almanacs signed with their Stalinist record labels they were obligated to sing the straight Stalinist party line. That was the deal. Freedom of speech or thought was never on offer. Just learn your shibboleths.
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