Moonstone Presents:
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Remembering Woody Guthrie
July 30, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free
Remembering Woody Guthrie
A Moonstone Anthology Reading
Sunday, July 30 @ 2pm ET
Register at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtde2tqTwtEtUjpGY7ROT771gcvgkLZGrU
In celebration of our Remember Woody Guthrie anthology, featuring over 25 poets writing for his memory.
Woody Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter, one of the most significant figures in American folk music whose work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism. He has inspired generations both politically and musically with songs such as “This Land Is Your Land”, written in response to the American exceptionalist song “God Bless America”. Woody’s empathy allowed him to insert himself into the stories of others, and he shared those narratives through music, prose, and artwork. We feel his presence and see his influence when people everywhere speak out for those who need a voice and shine a light on injustice in our world. Join us as poets reflect Woody’s vision.
“Wherever little children are hungry and cry
Wherever people ain’t free
Wherever men are fightin’ for their rights
That’s where I’m a-gonna be, Ma
That’s where I’m a-gonna be”
(from Tom Joad by Woody Guthrie)
List of Featured Poets to be announced.
