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Richie Havens possessed one of the most distinctive performing styles of any of the artists who came to prominence during the folk music boom of the 1960's, and in this instructional video, Havens discusses his trademark guitar techniques with musician and instructor Artie Traum. The Guitar Style of Richie Havens finds the Woodstock veteran displaying his favorite open tunings, fretting methods, and rhythmic strumming patterns; songs performed include "Here Comes The Sun", "Just Like A Woman", "San Francisco Bay Blues", and more.