Helen Bonchek Schneyer
Musical Artist
1921 – 2005
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Who was Helen Bonchek Schneyer?
Helen Bonchek Schneyer was an American folk musician. She was raised Jewish in New York City. While a student at Columbia University, she was introduced to American folk music. She also sang Baptist spirituals.
Over a sixty year career, Schneyer worked with such influential artists as Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. Later in life, Schneyer frequently appeared on A Prairie Home Companion as well as at many folk festivals.
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