Smithsonian Folkways albums and songs were selected as finalists in 14 categories for the 11th Independent Music Awards. Finalists are also eligible for the Vox Populi awards as determined by fan voting and voting is open through July 20, 2012. Click here to submit your votes. Here is the complete list of Smithsonian Folkways Album/Song Finalists:

• "Joropo quitapesares (Joropo Quitapesares)", from ¡Cimarrón! Joropo Music from the Plains of Colombia (Best Instrumental Song)
• "Cimarroneando (Cimarrón-ing)", from ¡Cimarrón! Joropo Music from the Plains of Colombia (Best Latin Song)
• "Godeg Miring", from Kuno to Kebyar: Balinese Gamelan Angklung (Best World Traditional Song)
• A Life of Song, Ella Jenkins (Best Children's Music Album)
• Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology, Various Artists (Best Compilation Album)
• ¡Cimarrón! Joropo Music from the Plains of Colombia, Cimarrón (Best Latin Album)
• ¡Soy Salvadoreño! Chanchona Music from Eastern El Salvador, Los Hermanos Lovo (Best Latin Album)
• Eclipse, Hamza El Din (Best Reissue Album)
• The Yoruba / Dahomean Collection: Orishas Across the Ocean, Various Artists (Best Reissue Album)
• Music from Aluku: Maroon Sounds of Struggle, Solace, and Survival, Various Artists (Best World Traditional Album)
• Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology, Visual Dialogue / Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (Best Album Packaging and Best Design Swag)
• Cimarrón discusses Llanero (Plains) Music, Cimarrón (Best Music Video - Long Form)
• Behind the Scenes Tour of Smithsonian Folkways with Mickey Hart, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / Mickey Hart Collection (Best Music Video - Long Form)