Mike Seeger

Mike Seeger
Mike Seeger
	Seeger in 1964
Background information
Born	August 15, 1933; New York City
Origin	New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	August 7, 2009 (aged 75); Lexington, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Old-time; folk;
Occupation(s)	Musician; singer;
Instrument(s)	Autoharp; banjo; fiddle; Appalachian dulcimer; guitar; mandolin; dobro; jaw harp; harmonica; pan pipes; shaker; double bass;
Labels	Folkways; Rounder; Arhoolie; Argo; Greenhays; 5-String Productions; Appalseed;

Mike Seeger (August 15, 1933 – August 7, 2009) was an American folk musician and folklorist. He was a distinctive singer and an accomplished musician who played autoharp, banjo, fiddle, dulcimer, guitar, mouth harp, mandolin, dobro, jaw harp, and pan pipes. Seeger, a half-brother of Pete Seeger, produced more than 30 documentary recordings, and performed in more than 40 other recordings. He desired to make known the caretakers of culture that inspired and taught him.

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