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@Folkways

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folkways.si.edu
Joined April 2009
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  1. 15 minutes ago

    Listen to Jeff Place talk about Woody Guthrie & his unique relationship with Folkways here:

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    5 hours ago

    We had a great time celebrating Ella's yesterday with friends from and

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  3. 6 hours ago

    In celebration of Bagpipe Appreciation Day, listen to this traditional track from 'Kilts on Parade':

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  4. 21 hours ago

    Teach kids about music and explore German traditions with this great lesson plan!

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  5. 24 hours ago

    "Vortex" shows what 1950's electronic music sounded like. Listen to "Loop No. 3" here:

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  6. Jul 25

    aka Blind Boy Grunt, recorded songs on . Listen to songs that have Inspired him:

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  7. Jul 25

    Famous oil painter HG Glyde designed the cover, taking inspiration from songs heard on the album "Alberta"

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  8. Jul 24

    Pre-order "Lead Belly, Baby!" album ft. & & get an instant download

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  9. Jul 24

    Read about the collaborative accordion efforts of & at the here:

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    Jul 22

    . gets his on with latest album

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  11. Jul 24

    Cheer up with Lucinda Williams' 'Happy Woman Blues' recorded in 1978. Listen to 'Maria' here:

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  12. Jul 23

    Founder of Los Camperos mariachi band, Nati Cano made traditional mariachi popular in the western US. Read more here

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  13. Jul 22

    Relax and listen to the classic tales of Robin Hood from our 'Spoken Literature of Early English Ballads' album:

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  14. Jul 21

    Get a free download when you preorder album Lead Belly Baby! feat &

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  15. Jul 21

    . explored traditional drums & how they convey joy or war. Read this article to find out more:

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    Jul 17

    I could talk about Lead Belly all day long...

    . recalls growing up listening to Folkways records and talks about Lead Belly's influence on his music
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  17. Jul 21

    Pre-order album feat. , , & now to get a free instant download!

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  18. Jul 21

    GRAMMY winning artist presents 'Lead Belly Baby!', a tribute to his favorite artist. Pre-order here:

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  19. Jul 20

    Happy birthday Raph Rinzler. Rinzler was the co-founder of Festival and champion of folk music

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  20. Jul 20

    Happy Independence Colombia! Listen to "Music of Colombia" featuring traditional folk music.

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