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Joe Hickerson

American folk singer (1935-2025) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 89

Joseph Charles Hickerson, known professionally as Joe Hickerson, was an American folk singer, song finder, and musicologist. He led the Archive of Folk Song at the Library of Congress from 1963 to 1998.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2025 · aged 89

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