An incredible life - her autobiography should be read by everyone
who loves Barbara Dane's work as a musician and an activist.
Also for anyone interested in the folk revival, blues revival, jazz,
social movements particularly from the mid 1940's 50's 60's 70's and beyond.
Civil rights, free speech, Vietnam, Cuba. Interesting and on point comments and observations on the clubs, the industry, power of song.
performers, family and community.


Some online reviews/interviews/etc.:

Smithsonian Voices:
Singing Truth to Power
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-center-folklife-cultural-heritage/2021/03/08/barbara-dane-sings-truth-tower/

Democracy Now - 2018 interview
https://www.democracynow.org/2023/5/12/legendary_singer_activist_barbara_dane_turns


https://www.berkeleyside.org/2022/10/13/barbara-dane-this-bell-still-rings-my-life-of-defiance-and-song-freight-salvage

NY Times - review
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/arts/music/barbara-dane-paredon-records.html

Berkeleyside
https://www.berkeleyside.org/2022/10/13/barbara-dane-this-bell-still-rings-my-life-of-defiance-and-song-freight-salvage


I hope this list still has some members who know or want to know
of the pioneers.

Best wishes, Thomas.