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Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony

Paul Stookey, Joan Baez and Peter Yarrow perform at the Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony 2024.
Brent Goldman
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American Public TV
Paul Stookey, Joan Baez and Peter Yarrow perform at the Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony 2024.

Premieres Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app

Come along for a journey into the heart and soul of American folk music. Welcoming the first class of inductees into the hall, this hour-long special captures the essence of a genre deeply rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving.

Some of the most notable names in folk, Americana, and roots music history and their family members attended the inaugural Folk, Americana, Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) induction ceremony at the Boston living music museum. This special captures interviews and live performances from the induction weekend culminating with the awards ceremony held in the magnificent Boch Center Wang Theater.

Step into the intimate setting of this first annual celebration, where icons and legends of folk music gather to share their stories and melodies. At the forefront are luminaries such as Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Noel Paul Stookey and Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul and Mary, Tom Rush, Livingston Taylor, and many more.

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David Fox
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American Public TV
Josh White Jr. and Josh White III

Watch On Your Schedule: "Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony" is available to stream now with the PBS app.

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Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony
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American Public TV
Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony

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