Dylan's bold transition at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 disrupted traditional expectations, highlighting tensions between authenticity and innovation within the folk revival movement.
The festival aimed to preserve older, local musical styles while encouraging urban audiences to engage with a diverse lineup of acts, reflecting its pedagogical mission.
Dylan's shift to electric rock was not merely a musical choice, but a revolutionary act against a festival rooted in traditionalism and communal experiences.
The Newport Folk Festival exemplified the contradictions of the folk revival, where a commitment to community faced off against the allure of individual innovation like Dylan’s.
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