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Remembering George Wein, Legendary Music Festival ProducerRemembering George Wein (1925-2021)
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On The Village Out West, Discover California's Vibrant Folk Scene That Rivaled Greenwich VillageWe're proud to announce the release of The Village Out West: The Lost Tapes of Alan Oakes. This expansive new collection of music challenges the historical preconception that New York’s Greenwich …
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Out 8/20, the 'Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap' Collection Chronicles the Genre's Growth and ImpactThe Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has partnered with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings to produce the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap to be …
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Announcing Dan + Claudia Zanes' First Duo Album 'Let Love Be Your Guide,' Out September 10On September 10, 2021 comes Let Love Be Your Guide, the first duo album by internationally renowned family musicians Dan + Claudia Zanes. The collection is a welcoming, freewheeling musical …
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Cape Breton University Joins the Cultures of Sound NetworkWith the recent addition of Cape Breton University, the Cultures of Sound Network (CSN) has expanded its alliance of cultural institutions unified in their goal of developing exciting new projects …
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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 …