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    Introducing Folkways 75 Merch

    For our 75th anniversary, we've created four new collection items for purchase. We're excited to offer our vintage logo t-shirt, catalog mug, musical instrument bandana, and Sounds of North American Frogs bumper sticker set. Buy them separately or as a bundle. Celebrate our iconic musical history with us!

    Folkways 75 Vintage Logo T-Shirt
    Inspired by original Folkways Records letterhead from the 1970s, the Smithsonian Folkways 75th anniversary shirt is an ode to the label’s illustrious history. Designed by Darryl Norsen and printed on a soft, sturdy 100% preshrunk cotton jersey t-shirt.

    Folkways 75 Catalog Mug
    75 titles for 75 years. This 12 oz. ceramic mug is a nod to the Folkways Records catalogs that were once included alongside Folkways LP liner notes. From Elizabeth Cotten to Langston Hughes, discover hidden gems and familiar favorites from our extensive collection with this design by Darryl Norsen.

    Folkways 75 Instrument Bandana
    Adorned with hand-drawn instruments from across the world and the Folkways catalog, this bandana is a music collection of its own. Designed by Sophie Sachar and printed on navy blue fabric with lilac ink.

    Sounds of North American Frogs Bumper Sticker Set
    Show your love for amphibians and their voices with this set of three frog-themed bumper stickers designed by Darryl Norsen. The set will be released in conjunction with the reissue of the 1958 Folkways LP Sounds of North American Frogs, which was originally compiled by renowned herpetologist Charles M. Bogert.

    Folkways 75th Anniversary Merch Bundle
    Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Folkways Records with designs inspired by classic Folkways sounds and iconography. Features the Folkways 75 Vintage Logo T-Shirt, Folkways 75 Catalog Mug, Folkways 75 Instrument Bandana, and the Sounds of North American Frogs Bumper Sticker Set.

    Introducing Folkways 75 Merch | Smithsonian Folkways Recordings