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The Folk Singers and the Bureau
The FBI, the Folk Artists and the Suppression of the Communist Party, USA-1939-1956
Book • 2020
Aaron Leonard's 'The Folk Singers and the Bureau' explores the intertwined history of the American folk music scene and the FBI's surveillance and repression of it.
The book delves into how the FBI targeted folk musicians with communist or leftist leanings, viewing them as subversive elements.
It uncovers the extent of the FBI's infiltration and monitoring of these artists, detailing the impact on their careers and personal lives.
Leonard examines the broader context of the Cold War and the Red Scare, highlighting the government's efforts to suppress dissent and maintain political control.
The book sheds light on a little-known aspect of American cultural and political history, revealing the complex relationship between art, politics, and state power.
The book delves into how the FBI targeted folk musicians with communist or leftist leanings, viewing them as subversive elements.
It uncovers the extent of the FBI's infiltration and monitoring of these artists, detailing the impact on their careers and personal lives.
Leonard examines the broader context of the Cold War and the Red Scare, highlighting the government's efforts to suppress dissent and maintain political control.
The book sheds light on a little-known aspect of American cultural and political history, revealing the complex relationship between art, politics, and state power.
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Discussed with Aaron Leonard , detailing the rise of the Communist-adjacent folk scene in America alongside the CPUSA.
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Episode 102: Fed As Folk
