Who was the blues singer discovered and recorded by John and Alan Lomax, was brought to New York, and was part of the early phase of the urban folk song movement?

A. Pete Seeger
B. Leadbelly (Huddie Ledbetter)
C. Woody Guthrie
D. Bob Dylan


Answer: B

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