The Classic series is an enjoyable introduction to the diverse repertoire of American music available from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Each explores the breadth and depth of a genre while the notes trace its significance within American musical heritage. Longtime lovers of American roots music and newcomers alike find value and enjoyment in the Classic series. Compiled and annotated by GRAMMY award winning Smithsonian Folkways Archivist Jeff Place, award winning bluegrass radio presenter Lee Michael Demsey, blues historian Barry Lee Pearson, and others, the series has produced compilations of bluegrass, folk, blues, maritime, old-time, and mountain music.

Classic Delta and Deep South Blues from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic English and Scottish Ballads from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Piedmont Blues from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Folk Songs for Kids from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic American Ballads from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic African American Songsters from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Banjo from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Harmonica Blues from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Sounds of New Orleans from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Appalachian Blues from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Protest Songs from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Piano Blues from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic African American Gospel from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Old-Time Fiddle from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Canadian Songs From Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Labor Songs from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic African-American Ballads from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Railroad Songs from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Bluegrass Vol. 2 from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Southern Gospel from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Folk Music from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

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Classic Maritime Music from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways, Vol. 2

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Classic Old-Time Music from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Mountain Songs from Smithsonian Folkways

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Classic Bluegrass from Smithsonian Folkways

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