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The Art Of Resistance: Judy Collins Shares A Song For The "Dreamers"

Collins is no stranger to protest songs. The storied folk singer weighs in on the current immigration debate with a personal, new song.
Judy Collins remains active musically and politically.

, one of the most iconic folk singer activist divas of our time, has lent the pristine beauty of her voice to many social justice causes over the years. Her incomparable version of "Amazing Grace" was for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural, historic or artistic significance. But perhaps her most moving songs were the ones") as well as a song for a young musician friend who committed suicide (".")

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