TEDxAFS-Dave Fry The Philosophy of Folk Music July 6, 2011

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Folksinger Dave Fry demonstrates how singing, sharing stories and dancing together promotes trust and a richer sense of our place in society. From kids' playground tunes to family favorites, to good ole Rock and Roll, Dave involves everyone in this rich experience. His music features both traditional and contemporary folk music, spliced together with guitar, mandolin, banjo and wry,spontaneous commentary on American family life.

Dave Fry's work has appeared on PBS-TV nationally, winning best Children's Programming in PA in 1991 with his RockRoots program. His Play Guitar with Dave Fry, an introduction to acoustic guitar was released on PBS-TV in 2005 and has been broadcast on over 150 stations. His I Like Peanut Butter CD won Best Re-release from the Children's Music Web in 1999. Dave has been associated with Young Audiences of New Jersey and Eastern PA for many years, and has been named Master Artist by the state of New Jersey and Teaching Artist by the state of Connecticut, as well. Dave also founded and was Artistic Director of Godfrey Daniels, nationally recognized folk club for 25 years.

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