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Hutchinson FamilyU.S. singing group, significant figures in the development of a native popular music tradition. Born and raised in Milford, N.H., the Hutchinson brothers Judson (1817–59), John (1821–1908), and Asa (1823–84) and sister Abby (1829–92) formed a quartet and began giving concerts around New England in 1841. In contrast to the prevailing sentimental and minstrel songs of the period, their songs embraced political causes, including woman suffrage, prohibition of alcohol, and opposition to the Mexican War. They sang at many antislavery rallies, including a Boston rally that drew 20,000 people. With some members replaced by other family members, the family continued to tour into the 1880s. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| and his wife Rebecca Hutchinson Hayward, a close relative of the abolitionist Hutchinson Family singers. True Christmas Spirit Brings Hutchinson Family and Volunteers The White House has played host to a wide array of performers, from the famous Hutchinson Family Singers of the 1840s to Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin. |
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