JamFest | Pete Seeger Live at Newport: A Timeless Folk Anthem Echoes On
Tonight on JamFest, we’re going back to where American folk music found its rallying cry — the Newport Folk Festival, where the legendary Pete Seeger brought his voice, his banjo, and his spirit of defiance to a generation craving change. Through the magic of All Things Considered Live, this essential live performance is back in rotation, inviting us all to listen closer, sing louder, and feel deeper.
For those who know, Pete Seeger wasn’t just a folk singer — he was a cultural force. His performance at Newport wasn’t just a concert. It was a communion. A gathering of voices rising up together in harmony, protest, and hope. With nothing but a banjo and an unshakable belief in the power of people, Seeger led crowds in song like a preacher leads prayer — passionate, unwavering, and full of purpose.
🎙 All Things Considered Live: Bringing Music Back to the Moment
Inspired by NPR’s iconic All Things Considered, the All Things Considered Live series amplifies the spirit of live music like few others can. These sessions — recorded at venues and festivals across the country — are more than just great concerts. They’re living history, capturing artists in their rawest, most vulnerable, and most transcendent states.
Each venue brings its own texture to the soundscape — whether it’s a smoky jazz club or the open air of Newport’s seaside stage. All Things Considered Live doesn’t just present music; it immerses you in the full experience, putting you front row at performances that shaped American culture.
And tonight, that spotlight turns to Pete Seeger, whose influence on folk, protest music, and American identity is still echoing through every artist who dares to write something honest.
🪕 Pete Seeger at Newport: A Set That Moved Mountains
When Pete Seeger took the stage at the Newport Folk Festival, it was never just about the music — it was about the moment. Known for transforming audiences into choirs and songs into statements, Seeger’s sets were always packed with meaning. Tracks like “If I Had a Hammer,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” and “Turn! Turn! Turn!” weren’t just hits; they were hymns of social justice, peace, and progress.
At Newport, Seeger brought these anthems to life with unmatched authenticity. He wasn’t flashy. He didn’t need a light show. His performances worked because they were real — just a man, a banjo, and a belief that music could be a weapon for good.
And you can feel all of that tonight on JamFest.
🎶 Why It Still Matters
Pete Seeger’s music wasn’t just meant to entertain — it was meant to activate. In a world that continues to wrestle with inequality, environmental crisis, and political upheaval, his message hits as hard now as it did decades ago.
His Newport set stands as proof that live music can be more than a performance — it can be a movement. It’s a reminder that harmony isn’t just about notes, it’s about people coming together. And that’s the kind of energy we live for here at JamFest.
🎧 Tune In Tonight
Join us for All Things Considered Live, featuring Pete Seeger live at the Newport Folk Festival — on JamFest. Feel the conviction in every lyric. Let the strings of his banjo guide you. And remember: a song can change everything.
Because at JamFest, live music isn’t background noise — it’s the heartbeat of who we are.
