Commemorative issue American Music Series - Folk Singers
Woody Guthrie
Folk musician, songwriter, and singer Woody Gutherie is known for the song “This Land Is Your Land.” His legacy includes traditional, children’s and political songs. A native of Oklahoma, Guthrie’s songs include many about his experiences in the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. He was associated with communist and other left-wing groups throughout his career. Over the course of his career, he worked and lived in many parts of the United States.