Melanie passed away last week at the age of 76. She was a prolific singer-songwriter who profoundly influenced both folk and rock music.
Melanie Safka was one of the three solo female performers at the original 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Janet Joplin and Joan Baez were also performing at the multi-day event.
The news of her death was shared on social media by her three children.
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Melanie Musical Beginnings
Born in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York, on February 3, 1947, Melanie’s musical journey began at a young age.
Her mother, Polly, a professional jazz singer, exposed her to the world of music. Melanie’s first performance occurred at the age of four, when she sang on a New York radio show.
