The legendary American folk singer (and the man who opened Woodstock in 1969 to continuous ovations), Richie Havens is gifted with one of the most recognisable voices in popular music. His fiery, poignant, always soulful singing style has remained unique and ageless since he first emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960s. For three decades, Havens has used his music to convey messages of brotherhood and personal freedom.