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1964 'Folk Box' compilation offers deep dive into American music history

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A 1964 box set titled "The Folk Box" is highlighted as an overlooked but significant compilation that offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of American music. Compiled by Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman, the four-LP set features 83 tracks drawing from both Elektra and Folkways Records catalogs. It aimed to showcase the diverse roots and branches of American vernacular music, illustrating how the nation's soundscape has consistently absorbed new influences and reflected its changing demographics and identity. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Ted Olson, The Conversation ·

    The 1964 box set that predicted Dylan going electric — and still explains American music today

    Elektra Records founder Jac Holzman's 83-track "Folk Box" traced a line from colonial ballads to protest songs.

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