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Best Political and Protest Folk Music Artists

From Kim Ruehl, About.com

A look at some of the best American protest singers throughout American history, including artists who sang for the Civil Rights, feminist, and peace movements, and those who have stood for the environment, LGBT rights, and other causes important to people everywhere.
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  1. Phil OchsPhil Ochs Live in Concert at the Newport Folk Festival
  2. Woody GuthrieWoody Guthrie - The Asch Recordings CD Cover
  3. Joan Baez
  4. Holly NearProtest Folk Singer/Songwriter Holly Near
  5. Pete SeegerActivist Singer/Songwriter Pete Seeger
  6. Utah PhillipsUtah Phillips CD Cover
  7. Dan BernSinger/Songwriter Dan Bern Live in Concert in Seattle
  8. Ani DifrancoAni Difranco Live at Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, CO, 2006
  9. Steve EarleSteve Earle Live at Camp Casey
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