The Pennywhistlers
The Pennywhistlers, founded by folklorist and singer Ethel Raim in 1962, were a
prominent American singing group during the 1960s folk music revival.
Specializing in Eastern European polyphonic vocal music, they performed
primarily a cappella and also included traditional American songs in their
repertoire. Their breakthrough came with appearances at notable events such as
the Sing Out! hootenanny at Carnegie Hall and the Mariposa Folk Festival, and
shared the stage with artists like Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, and Joan Baez. The
Pennywhistlers released several albums during their ac...
