New Album "Labor Day" by George Mann and Si Kahn Features a Star-Studded Cast of Folk Icons
Lawrence Smoot | Published on 9/20/2024
George Mann has announced the release of his latest album Labor Day, a collaboration with legendary songwriter Si Kahn. The album showcases 21 songs written by Kahn, with performances by both Kahn and Mann, as well as contributions from renowned folk artists such as Peggy Seeger, Billy Bragg, John McCutcheon, and Tom Chapin. The album includes eight never-before-released tracks, with four sung by Kahn and three by Mann. A standout contribution is Billy Bragg’s rendition of "We’re the Ones," a previously unrecorded song by Kahn. John McCutcheon, who has worked with Kahn for 50 years, offers a powerful new version of "Go to Work on Monday." Labor Day is a tribute to workers and their unions, featuring 10 additional tracks from artists like Magpie, Joe Jencks, Cathy Fink, and Michael Johnathon. Notably, Odetta appears on Michael Johnathon’s version of "Gone Gonna Rise Again." For more information, including lyrics, background, and full credits, visit Mann's website here. Fans of folk and labor movement music will find this album a heartfelt and inspiring collection celebrating the enduring spirit of workers’ rights.