Elijah Wald Books
Elijah Wald is an American musician, writer, and music historian known for his works on American roots music and cultural history. He has authored several acclaimed books on blues, folk, and popular music.
Known for: Dylan Goes Electric!: Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties
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Dylan Goes Electric!: Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties
A detailed narrative exploring Bob Dylan’s controversial 1965 Newport Folk Festival performance, where he famously 'went electric.' Elijah Wald examines the cultural and musical context of the event, the reactions of the folk community, and how this moment symbolized a generational and artistic shift in American music.
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Origins of the Newport Folk Festival
When George Wein and Pete Seeger founded the Newport Folk Festival in 1959, they envisioned it as a living museum and crossroads. The idea was to create a place where traditional ballads, blues, and shape-note hymns could coexist with fresh compositions inspired by the same spirit. The festival was ...
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Bob Dylan’s Early Career
Dylan arrived in New York in 1961 with a guitar, a harmonica, and a dream shaped by Guthrie and the blues. Within two years, his original songs struck the folk community with the force of revelation. ‘Blowin’ in the Wind,’ ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’,’ and his early protest anthems gave articulat...
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About Elijah Wald
Elijah Wald is an American musician, writer, and music historian known for his works on American roots music and cultural history. He has authored several acclaimed books on blues, folk, and popular music.
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Elijah Wald is an American musician, writer, and music historian known for his works on American roots music and cultural history. He has authored several acclaimed books on blues, folk, and popular music.
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