Mary Travers, of the groundbreaking folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, who passed away in 2009, would have turned 86 today. Her powerful voice and presence inspired so many others who followed on the path of music with social justice. One of the trio's most historic performances was at the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his "I have a dream" speech, and where they sang "If I Had A Hammer." The inspirational song seems fitting today as a far-right Trumpist "red wave" appears not to have materialized.
Venerable indie rock group Yo La Tengo (I Have It) has released a track, "Fallout", from their upcoming (February 2023) album (their 17th) "This Stupid World." Enjoy.
