Folk Music Concert with Oscar Brand, New York City c. 1959

"Folk Music Concert with Oscar Brand, New York City" is a black and white photograph by John Cohen, taken in 1959. The image shows a concert stage with two musicians performing, likely Oscar Brand, a well-known folk singer. The photo captures the energy of the concert, with a group of children crawling on the floor in the foreground, oblivious to the performance. The composition is simple, focusing on the contrast between the performers and the audience. The image showcases Cohen's signature style of documenting everyday moments with a keen eye for detail and a touch of humor. It's a snapshot of folk music culture in New York City during the late 1950s.