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Cape Breton University Joins the Cultures of Sound NetworkCape Breton University Joins the Cultures of Sound Network
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On 'Encore,' Unheard Recordings from Bahamian Guitar Legend Joseph SpenceWe are proud to release new, never-before-heard recordings from the great Bahamian guitar legend and otherworldly talent Joseph Spence (1910-1984) out July 23, 2021 on CD, digital, and streaming and …
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A More Complete Folk-Legacy RecordsWe are excited to announce the addition of 33 titles from Folk-Legacy Records to the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings catalog. Folk-Legacy, founded in 1961 by musicians Sandy and Caroline Paton, …
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Announcing Charlie Parr's Last of the Better Days Ahead, Watch the Parr-Directed Title TrackToday, we're pleased to announce Charlie Parr's Last of the Better Days Ahead, out on July 30th on CD, digital, and streaming, and on 2xLP on September 3rd. To mark the occasion, Parr has released …
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Remembering Captain Kendall MorseCaptain Kendall Morse (1934–2021) was a singular figure in American folk culture. Born in Machias, Maine, he learned the craft of storytelling — and many of his favorite tales — at the feet of his …
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Now Hiring: Hip-Hop and Rap ContractorFolkways is looking for someone well versed in hip-hop and rap to help out for an upcoming campaign! This part-time contractor will work for a 3-month period to develop marketing materials and assist …
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Ramblin’ on with Lucinda Williams Vinyl ReissuesThe legendary Lucinda Williams released her debut record Ramblin’ on My Mind in 1979 and now four decades into her sweeping songbook, we welcome this enduring collection of blues renditions into our …
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Lula Wiles Call Out for Revolution on 'Shame and Sedition,' Out May 21stOn their new release, Shame and Sedition, Lula Wiles addresses our current political and social landscape, naming the tendrils of racial capitalism, misogyny, and colonialism that permeate the media …
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A Black History Sound Collage, Documenting The Progression of Black American HistoryThe 2021 Smithsonian Folkways Black History Month playlist presents a provocative sound collage of the African American experience that captures the groups earliest history on the African continent …
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Reclaiming History: Our Native Daughters Documentary Premieres February 22nd on Smithsonian ChannelReclaiming History: Our Native Daughters, premiering on Monday, February 22 at 9PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel, pulls back the curtain on one of today’s most renowned international musicians, GRAMMY …
