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Ronnie Gilbert

voc, 1926-2015 US, New York City
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Folk and World
A.k.a. Ruth Alice Gilbert

Ruth Alice "Ronnie" Gilbert (September 7, 1926 – June 6, 2015) was an American folk singer, songwriter, actress and political activist. She was one of the original members of the music quartet the Weavers, as a contralto with Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, and Fred Hellerman.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Percussion
Genres
  • Folk
  • World
  • Jazz
  • Pop
Plays With
Paul Campbell
The Weavers
Popular Tracks   
City of New Orleans on Harp - A Time to Sing!: Historical 1984 Live Recording by Various Artists
Lincoln & Liberty on Songs Of The Civil War by Various Artists
When Johnny Comes Marching Home on Songs Of The Civil War by Various Artists
It Could Be A Wonderful World on It Could Be A Wonderful World by Leon Bibb & Ronnie Gilbert
Oh Mary Don't You Weep on Harp - A Time to Sing!: Historical 1984 Live Recording by Various Artists
Harriet Tubman on Lifeline Extended - Live from the Great American Music Hall by Holly Near & Ronnie Gilbert
Two Good Arms on Lifeline Extended - Live from the Great American Music Hall by Holly Near & Ronnie Gilbert
Started Out Fine on Lifeline Extended - Live from the Great American Music Hall by Holly Near & Ronnie Gilbert
Goodnight Irene on Lifeline Extended - Live from the Great American Music Hall by Holly Near & Ronnie Gilbert
Singing for Our Lives on Harp - A Time to Sing!: Historical 1984 Live Recording by Various Artists

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Love Will Find A WayRonnie Gilbert1989Album
Singing With YouHolly Near And Ronnie Gilbert1986Album
HarpHolly Near, Arlo Guthrie, Ronnie Gilbert and Pete Seeger with Jeff Langley1985Album
The Spirit Is FreeRonnie Gilbert1985Album
LifelineHolly Near & Ronnie Gilbert1983Album
Spotlight On AfricaRonnie Gilbert, James Robertson Justice, The Spotlight Singers1966Album
Alone With Ronnie GilbertRonnie Gilbert1964Album
The Weavers' AlmanacThe Weavers ; Lee Hays, Fred Hellerman, Ronnie Gilbert And Erik Darling1961Album
In Hi-Fi The Legend Of Bessie SmithRonnie Gilbert1958Album
Bela Bimba / Calla CallaRonnie Gilbert With Vic Schoen And His Orchestra1951Album
You've Been A Good Old Wagon / Trouble In MindRonnie GilbertSingle
It Could Be A Wonderful WorldRonnie Gilbert, The Tarriers, Tommy MakemAlbum
The Weavers' SongbagThe Weavers : Pete Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert, Lee Hays And Fred HellermanCompil.
Calla, CallaRonnie GilbertSingle
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To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.
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