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Two local area musicians won Grammy awards earlier this month: Pete Seeger and Jack DeJohnette.
Musician, activist, environmentalist and storytelling legend Seeger won for Best Traditional Folk Album for his “At 89.” One of the other nominees he beat out was his younger sister, Peggy. He currently lives in Fishkill and has long graced the Hudson Valley with song and voice. Seeger has given the world scores of albums and has delighted audiences for generations playing the banjo and singing songs that have become part of America's folk music lore. You can read more about this legendary musician at: http://www.peteseeger.net.
DeJohnette won for Best New Age Album for “Peace Time.” Few would argue that he ranks among the jazz world's greatest drummers. The longtime Woodstocker often graces local stages. His extensive resume includes work with Miles Davis' group and, in particular, on the legendary "Bitches Brew" recording. Born in Chicago, DeJohnette has a worldwide reputation for precision and brilliance he's brought to his craft. Check out http://www.jackdejohnette.com for more.
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