The album Folk Festival 1 by Various is a compilation of traditional folk songs that showcases the diversity and richness of this genre. The album features some of the most renowned folk artists of all time, including Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Joan Baez, among others.
The album has a total of 15 tracks, each of which is a gem in its own right. The songs are a mix of upbeat and mellow tunes, with lyrics that tell stories of love, longing, and life in general. The instrumentation is largely acoustic, with guitars, banjos, and harmonicas taking center stage.
One of the standout tracks on the album is Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land," a timeless classic that has become an anthem for the American folk movement. Another notable track is "If I Had a Hammer" by Pete Seeger, a song that has been covered by countless artists across the years.