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Pre-order Kaia Kater's 'Grenades' and watch her perform "New Colossus"On her upcoming album Grenades, Kaia Kater draws on her diverse influences in Quebec, the Caribbean, and Appalachia, bringing them together to present an exciting musical direction. ...
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Dom Flemons 'Black Cowboys' now on vinylWe’re thrilled to announce a vinyl edition of Dom Flemons’ Black Cowboys!
Earlier this year, the GRAMMY-award winning musician and co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops released Black Cowboys, …
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Smithsonian Folkways Artists at AmericanaFest in NashvilleSmithsonian Folkways is headed down to Nashville for AmericanaFest, which runs all throughout the city from September 11-16. Dom Flemons, Kaia Kater and Lula Wiles will all be performing - check out …
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Kaia Kater 'Grenades' out Oct. 26, hear single "New Colossus"Known for her prowess as a songwriter and tradition bearer who performs with “the skill of a folk-circuit veteran” (Rolling Stone), Grenadian-Canadian artist Kaia Kater took a decidedly different …
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Lula Wiles signs to Smithsonian FolkwaysSmithsonian Folkways is thrilled to announce the signing of Lula Wiles. The trio of multi-instrumentalists Ellie Buckland (vocals/guitar/fiddle), Isa Burke (vocals/guitar/fiddle), and Mali Obomsawin ( …
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Welcome Kaia Kater to Smithsonian FolkwaysWe are excited to welcome Kaia Kater to the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings family! The Montreal-born Grenadian-Canadian has been busy in the studio working on her third full-length album, produced …
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Folkways Tracks Back on Wax!In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Smithsonian Folkways is revisiting its unrivaled collection and selecting some of its most influential recordings for long-awaited vinyl reissue. The …
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Smithsonian Folkways at the Newport Folk Festival!Smithsonian Folkways has teamed up with the famed Newport Folk Festival to present J.P. Harris’ Outside Folk, featuring Patrick Haggerty (of Lavender Country), Matt the Electrician, Chris Smither, …
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John Smith Named Next Associate Director of Smithsonian Folkways RecordingsJohn Smith, who has over two decades of music industry experience, has been named the new Associate Director of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, effective June 11, 2018. A division of the Smithsonian …
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NEA National Heritage Flash Sale!Representing the nation’s highest honor in folk and tradition arts, NEA National Heritage Fellows are recognized for their artistic excellence and contributions to our country's cultural heritage. …