Nimrod Workman
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Nimrod Workman, born November 5, 1895 in Inez, Martin County, Kentucky, was an American folk singer and union activist. He began working as a coal miner at age 14 and continued for forty-two years until health issues forced his retirement. His musical repertoire included traditional English and Scottish ballads passed down through his family, Appalachian folk songs, and original compositions. After retiring from mining, Workman became known as a folk singer, performing around Appalachia and notable events such as the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the 1982 World's Fair. He recorded several releases, including Passin' Thru The Garden (1974) with his daughter Phyllis Boyens and Mother Jones' Will (1978). Workman was also featured in several documentaries, including Nimrod Workman: To Fit My Own Category. In 1986, he received the National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. He died November 26, 1994, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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