On October 21, Smithsonian Folkways releases El Alma de Puerto Rico: A Jíbaro Tradition by Ecos de Borinquen, the 46th installment of the label's “Tradiciones” Latino music series of new albums that showcase the diverse musical heritage of the more than 50 …

On October 21, Smithsonian Folkways will release El Alma de Puerto Rico: A Jíbaro Tradition by Ecos de Borinquen, the 46th installment of the label's “Tradiciones” Latino music series of new albums that showcase the diverse musical heritage of the more than 50 …

Smithsonian Folkways mourns the passing of folk singer and radio show legend Oscar Brand (1920–2016), who died on September 30, 2016, at the grand age of 96. From 1945 until September 24, 2016, Brand hosted the Guinness World Records certified longest-running …

In honor of the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, we have curated a playlist of some of our favorite and most influential African American musicians from Smithsonian Folkways. From the booming sound of New Orleans brass …

Here at Smithsonian Folkways, we’re passionate about music, learning, and fun! In honor of the annual back-to-school time, we’re offering a 20% sale off all Children’s Music genre CDs. You can pick up our recent Classic Folk Songs for Kids release, celebrate …

Smithsonian Folkways presents ‘Serrano de Corazón’ (Highlander at Heart), an album rooted in the Mexican musical tradition huapango arribeño as interpreted by Guillermo Velázquez and his Leones de la Sierra de Xichú. Featuring nine tracks lasting a total of 76 …

Smithsonian Folkways invites you to celebrate two big milestones for Ella Jenkins, “The First Lady of Children’s Music.” In honor of her 92nd birthday on August 6th and the 50th anniversary of the all-time best-selling album, You’ll Sing a Song and I’ll Sing …

On August 26th, Smithsonian Folkways will release ‘Serrano de Corazón’ (Highlander at Heart), an album rooted in the Mexican musical tradition huapango arribeño as interpreted by Guillermo Velázquez and his Leones de la Sierra de Xichú. Featuring nine tracks …