Tony Saletan
American folk singer, dance leader and songfinder (born 1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anthony D. Saletan (born June 29, 1931), known professionally as Tony Saletan, is an American folk singer, children's instructional television pioneer, and music educator. Saletan is responsible for the modern rediscovery, in the mid-1950s, of two of the genre's best-known songs, "Michael Row the Boat Ashore" and "Kumbaya". In 1955, he was the first performer to appear on Boston's educational television station, WGBH. In 1969, Saletan was the first musical guest to appear on Sesame Street.
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Birth name | Anthony David Saletan |
Born | (1931-06-29) June 29, 1931 (age 92) New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Folk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, folk dance caller/leader |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, banjo |
Years active | 1955–2015 |
Labels | Folk-Legacy Records, Prestige Records |
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