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  • Richie Havens Opened Woodstock and Changed What a Music Festival Could Be

    Terry Britton|August 22nd, 2026|

    How Richie Havens’ improvised “Freedom” opened Woodstock and made a lasting statement about music, courage, and social justice.

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