The ''Vanguard Visionaries'' series is a collection of artist

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s released by

Vanguard Records Vanguard Recording Society is an American record label set up in 1950 by brothers Maynard and Seymour Solomon in New York City. It was a primarily classical label at its peak in the 1950s and 1960s, but also has a catalogue of recordings by a n ...

to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary. Vanguard Records had a high-profile during the 1960s folk revival for its catalogue of recordings by many pivotal folk and blues artists such as

Joan Baez Joan Chandos Baez (; born January 9, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist. Her contemporary folk music often includes songs of protest and social justice. Baez has performed publicly for over 60 years, releasing more ...

, Doc Watson, Odetta, John Fahey, and many others. The label first released a series of artist samplers from the 1960s and early-'70s era, later releasing more contemporary artists.

Releases

''Vanguard Visionaries'' (Alison Brown album) * ''Vanguard Visionaries'' (Sandy Bull album) * ''Vanguard Visionaries'' (Ramblin' Jack Elliott album) * ''Vanguard Visionaries'' (John Fahey album) * ''Vanguard Visionaries'' (Odetta album) * ''Vanguard Visionaries'' (Doc Watson album)

Other artists showcased

References

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