Dust Bowl Ballads is a seminal album by American folk singer Woody Guthrie, released in 1940. It features songs chronicling the hardships faced by migrant workers and farmers during the Dust Bowl era, becoming a powerful voice for the working class.
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""Woody Guthrie is discussed as a folk singer who 'sang the news'. 'Dust Bowl Ballads' is one of his most iconic albums, directly reflecting his style of chronicling contemporary events and social issues through music."