NEW YORK, March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday March 19th is the exact 50th anniversary of the release of Bob Dylan's eponymous first album.

Woody Guthrie's centennial year begins, singer-songwriter Joel Rafael will present his program "Woody Guthrie's American Road" before the Friday, January 20 performance of the world premiere workshop production of A Hammer, A Bell, and a Song To Sing at San Diego Repertory (Jan. 10-29, www.sdrep.org). Rafael, known for his interpretations of Guthrie's work, takes the stage at 7PM, to paint a vivid portrait of the American folk icon through live musical performance, photographic images, and readings of Guthrie's prose. "Woody Guthrie's American Road" evokes the timelessness of Guthrie's

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Woody Guthrie - America's greatest folksinger - seem more relevant than ever on Note of Hope, due out tomorrow on 429 Records. The Amazon.com Mp3 Store (www.Amazonmp3.com) is celebrating its release by making it the "Daily Deal" today only. Fans can purchase Note of Hope for $3.99 at:

Woody Guthrie - America's greatest folksinger - seem more relevant than ever on the forthcoming album Note of Hope (429 Records). The Amazon.com Mp3 Store (www.Amazonmp3.com) will make Note of Hope