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  • Folkways Cantorials 1947-1965
    Cover Story
    Folkways Cantorials 1947-1965

    Seen from today, cantorial albums from the Smithsonian Folkways collection chronicle the efforts of a new world seeking to carry out post-World War II responsibilities. They show the cantor as a figure...

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  • Muslim Call to Prayer
    Archive Spotlight
    Muslim Call to Prayer

    Adhan, the Muslim call to prayer, pervades culture in ways that are both public and intimate...

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  • Singing and Praying Bands
    From the Field
    Singing and Praying Bands

    Singing and Praying Bands may be the oldest living sacred musical tradition in Maryland and Delaware...

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  • Joy to the World
    Tools for Teaching
    Joy to the World

    A lesson plan for the holiday season. Explore Christmas traditions worldwide while singing and creating...

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  • The Singing and Praying Bands of Maryland
    video spotlight
    The Singing and Praying Bands of Maryland

    “The Singing and Praying Bands of Maryland,” produced for Maryland Traditions and WYPR-FM by Shane Carpenter. Photos and video by Shane Carpenter. Audio by Clifford R. Murphy. Editing by Al R. Morgan. Narration by Aaron Henkin. Courtesy of Maryland Traditions/Maryland State Arts Council.

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Credits

Published February 2014

  • Executive Editors

    Daniel Sheehy and D.A. Sonneborn

  • Managing Editor

    Meredith Holmgren

  • Production Assistant

    Joan Hua

  • Marketing

    Richard Burgess and David Horgan

  • Proofreading

    Jim Deutsch and Elisa Hough

 

  • Web Producer

    Meredith Holmgren

  • Web Designer

    Sandy Wang

  • Technical Support

    Sandy Wang and Toby Dodds

  • Video Support

    Charlie Weber

  • Archive Support

    Jeff Place, Stephanie Smith, and Cecilia Peterson

Disclaimer

  • The views expressed in Smithsonian Folkways Magazine are those of each individual contributor and do not necessarily reflect the views of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, the Smithsonian Institution, its staff or affiliates.

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