Richie Havens
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'Exuma' at 50: How a Bahamian Artist Channeled Island Culture Into a Strange Sonic Ritual
In 1970, the man considered a "voodoo Richie Havens" celebrated his roots and condemned slavery on his gripping debut LP. Fans and participants look back at a sui generis cult classic
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Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis: My 5 Favorite Woodstock Moments
From the Who's "See Me Feel Me" to Canned Heat's "A Change Is Gonna Come," check out what performances the singer-guitarist loved from the iconic fest
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Woodstock Remembered: Richie Havens on Opening the Fest of 'People Just Being People’
"It was the first expression of the first global-minded generation born on the planet," singer-songwriter recalled
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Richie Havens' Ashes Scattered at Woodstock
Musician is honored at site of the festival he opened in 1969
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Richie Havens to Be Celebrated with Concert and Scattering of Ashes
Woodstock Festival headliner will be honored at original site
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Richie Havens' Ashes to Be Scattered at Woodstock Festival Grounds
Folk singer opened 1969 festival with legendary set
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A Ticket to Ryde: Bob Dylan at the Isle of Wight Festival of Music
Thousands gather to bask in the beauty of Dylan's music
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Richie Havens in 1968: 'The Direction For My Music Is Heaven'
The New York folk singer finds unity and spiritual awakening in the West Coast
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