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Playlists Aplenty
Music brings us peace, comfort, understanding, and, of course, fun in both good times and difficult times. That's what Smithsonian Folkways is hoping to deliver to your speakers with a veritable cornucopia of new streaming playlists. We're presenting it all to you buffet-style, with a little bit of everything from our massive music and sound archive. Want to hear what new label family member Folk-Legacy Records is all about? We've got you covered. A little something for the kids that the adults can also enjoy? Head over here. Find all of our new playlists on Spotify and others on Apple Music.
- People's Picks: Numero Group: Sometimes it’s the warm hum of primitive folk records with socialist leanings that really soothes the spirit, other times it’s the romantic serenades of Luiz Bonfa & his trusted guitar. Take a break from the noise with a collection of tracks that offer us a glimpse of comfort and verity in time uncertain.
- Just Kidding: Children's Music from Smithsonian Folkways: Play, dance, learn, and sing along to these selections from our humongous children's music collection, wowee!
- What We're Listening To: Alyssa DeHayes: Alyssa DeHayes, Smithsonian Folkways Social Media Manager shares an excellent playlist of what she's been listening to.
- New Music from Smithsonian Folkways: Keep up with the latest singles, albums, and artists from your favorite label!
- Label Spotlight: Folk-Legacy Records: Explore the venerable Folk-Legacy Records, now part of the Smithsonian Folkways family!
- Folkwaves: A Sonic Palette from Smithsonian Folkways: Sit back, relax, and let us help you get into the zone with a collage of music and sound you might not expect from Smithsonian Folkways.
- People's Picks: Bonny Light Horseman: The trio of Eric D. Johnson, Josh Kaufman, and Anaïs Mitchell present what they've been listening to as of late.
- Folkways Goes… Maritime: a deep dive into the massive & diverse Folkways collection, this time exploring our store of maritime and nautical holdings.
- Birds, Beasts, Bugs, and Fishes: Animal Tracks from Smithsonian Folkways: Visit natures from the comforts of your home!
- What We're Listening To: Norman Storer Corrada: Norman Storer Corrada, SF's Harvard-Dumbarton Oaks Fellow shares his picks.
- Curated – Emily Hilliard: Expertly curated selections, excellent listens, this time chosen by Emily Hilliard, West Virginia state folklorist and founding director of West Virginia Folklife Program.
- Around the World of Sound: Love: If a sound has been made, it's like that it has ended up in the Smithsonian Folkways collection, here we explore the various songs and sounds of love.
Playlists Aplenty | Smithsonian Folkways Recordings