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Smithsonian Folkways Seeks Applications for New Director
Smithsonian Folkways Seeks Applications for New Director
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Remembering Ed Trickett
Smithsonian Folkways is sad to hear of the passing of folksinger and songwriter Ed Trickett. Ed had a long association with Folk-Legacy Records starting with his appearance on Golden Ring in 1966 and …
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Folkways Mourns the Passing of Pete Reiniger
Smithsonian Folkways is in mourning. Last week we lost our friend and colleague Pete Reiniger, the label's longtime audio engineer and sound supervisor. When you listen to nearly any recording …
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Craftsmanship Takes Center Stage on Pharis & Jason Romero's 'Tell 'Em You Were Gold'
Pharis & Jason Romero—whose old-time, country-folk, and early roots music has made them three-time Juno Award and seven-time Canadian Folk Music Award winners—have announced the release of their new …
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On 'Mi Herencia,' Rebolu Mix Afro-Colombian Traditions with NYC Energy
Rebolu, the Queens-based Latin-funk group at the forefront of NYC’s New Colombian Music Movement, will release their new album Mi Herencia (My Heritage), May 13th and the album is available for pre- …
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On Opera 'Mỹ Lai,' Kronos Quartet Present a Dramatic Score Emphasizing the Bleakness and Horror of the Vietnam War
The renowned Kronos Quartet will release the world premiere recording of Mỹ Lai, the acclaimed opera composed by Jonathan Berger with libretto by Harriet Scott Chessman, on CD/digital/streaming on …
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Entourage Achieved Creative Heights During 1976 Performance, Preserved on 'The Mermaid's Purse'
The Entourage Music and Theater Ensemble, a revered collective whose ambitious instrumental music for modern dance and theater performances has made them a beloved cult artist for decades, has …
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He Jinhua Sings with Conviction and Grace on 'Songs of the Naxi of Southwest China'
Songs of the Naxi of Southwest China, an album documenting the traditional music of the Naxi people of China and sung by the renowned Naxi vocalist He Jinhua, will be released March 11th and is …
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The Po' Ramblin' Boys Get Ready to 'Never Slow Down'
At age 34, C.J. Lewandowski is a restless, inquisitive old soul filled with grit and grace. Living in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, Lewandowski represents this modern bridge of …
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A Holiday Gift Guide for the Smithsonian Folkways Lover in Your Life
Happy holidays, Folkways friends! Whether you'd like to plumb the depths of the catalog, explore our 2021 releases, or take a look through our handy gift guide below, Folkways has thousands (yes, …