Actors Quote by Pete Seeger
![“He [Alan Lomax] started right off trying to find people who could introduce folk songs to city people. He found a young actor named Burl Ives and said, "Burl, you know a lot of great country songs learned from your grandmother, don't you know people would love to hear them?" He put on radio…” quote by Pete Seeger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/59e/pete-seeger-1942_actors_he-alan-lomax-started-right-off-trying-t_1712245.jpg)
“He [Alan Lomax] started right off trying to find people who could introduce folk songs to city people. He found a young actor named Burl Ives and said, "Burl, you know a lot of great country songs learned from your grandmother, don't you know people would love to hear them?" He put on radio programs. He persuaded CBS to dedicate "The School of the Air" for one year to American folk music. He'd get some old sailor to sing an old sea shanty with a cracked voice. Then he'd get me to sing it with my banjo.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Folk Music Revival, 1965
Seeking authentic voices, he used ordinary people to bring folk traditions to mainstream media, revitalizing cultural heritage.
In simple terms: Use real people to share folk songs widely.
Key Takeaway
Amplify authentic voices.
Themes
culture
heritage
media
authenticity
Mood
nostalgic
motivational
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- radio programming
- educational outreach
- community events
Key Concepts
folk revival
cultural transmission
media strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media preserve authenticity?
- What role do everyday people play in cultural preservation?
A Different Perspective
Risk of commercializing tradition.
