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  1. 11 hours ago

    Alongside The Brothers Nazaroff's 2015 release "The Happy Prince", Ben Katchor created a charming animated music video to preview the raucous and jubilant klezmer tunes originated by the cult Yiddish troubadour, Nathan "Prince" Nazaroff. Check it out here:

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  2. 18 hours ago

    John Cohen took the photograph for The New Lost City Ramblers' 1964 release, "String Band Instrumentals". The Ramblers are featured here with their young families, creating a portrait that deliberately references the sepia-tinged photographs of early 20th-century rural life.

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    Jan 26

    Sones Jarochos y Huastecos y Mas from is now available! Enjoy this exciting tribute to two of Mexico's most beloved musical traditions. Get your copy TODAY! Via

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  4. Jan 29

    Mardi Gras is fast approaching! Parades have started in NOLA; if you wind up in one, you'll participate in a tradition directly resulting from the cultural exchange that arises between different people from different places.

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  5. Jan 29

    "If I can...make people understand that expressing love and experiencing love are what life is all about, then I have helped progress along a little." Our retrospective is available now for pre-order!

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  6. Jan 27

    Hey New York! are playing a show at on January 30! They'll be playing some songs off their new Folkways album "the invisible comes to us" and you don't want to miss it -- get your tickets here:

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  7. Jan 27

    . Alhaj keeps quite the busy schedule! His performances regularly sell out concert halls all over the world. We're incredibly excited to be releasing his third Folkways album, 'One Sky,' later this year. Click here to find where he plays next!

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  8. Jan 26

    Make your own "Sunny Day" mask with these instructions, and be sure to listen to Elizabeth Mitchell's 2010 release 'Sunny Day' while you're crafting! The mask contest may be over, but the fun doesn't have to stop!

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  9. Jan 26

    New album alert! 's 'Sones Jarochos y Huastecos y Mas' is now available! Their supercharged approach to traditional Mexican music make their debut release for Folkways a catchy, delightful record -- and you can get your copy today!

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  10. Jan 25

    Suni Paz creates music with a conscience out of her commitment to and passion for social justice and education. Watch her play "Bandera Mía" from her 2006 Smithsonian Folkways album Bandera Mía: Songs of Argentina, a musical tribute to her homeland.

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  11. Jan 25

    Give a warm welcome to our new artists Anna & Elizabeth () and see them at next Tue. 1/30!

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  12. Jan 25

    Ewan MacColl recorded authentic renditions of songs written by Scottish poet Robert Burns. In "The Deil's Awa Wi' Th' Exciseman", Burns satirizes everyone's favorite bureaucrat, the tax collector. Both MacColl and Burns were born on this day.

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  13. Jan 24

    The winter winds got you down? Warm up with tunes from the delta and the deep south. Learn to sing the Blues with , Lead Belly, and Memphis Slim. Intended for grades 6-12, students will discuss the theory and culture behind the Blues.

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  14. Jan 23

    In celebration of 's 90th birthday, we're is proud to release a new 2-disc retrospective of her work, as well a vinyl repress of her seminal album with the Chambers Brothers. For a short time, you can pre-order both as a bundle!

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    Jan 23

    Today we celebrate the life of the father of South African jazz, Hugh Masekela (1939–2018). He visited our office in 2014 to talk about social justice and sustaining cultural heritage through music. 📷: Hugh Masekela with Folklife archivist Jeff Place and some favorites

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  16. Jan 23

    Roscoe Holcomb remains a seminal figure in American music. His incomparable voice and banjo/guitar style have inspired countless musicians to pick up instruments and learn his songs. His album 'Close To Home', features one of John Cohen's distinctive portraits on its cover.

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    Jan 20

    "For us, the women of La Raza includes Chicanas, Puerto Ricans, women from Central and South America. Our national or cultural backgrounds may vary but we have more in common than difference..." –Belita Martínez, about "Brotando del Silencio" via

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  18. Jan 22

    In honor of 's 90th birthday, we're reissuing one of her most influential albums on vinyl! 'Barbara Dane and the Chambers Brothers,' comes out Feb 16, with a liner notes booklet and digital download. Pre-order your copy today!

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  19. Jan 20

    Sones Jarochos y Huastecos y Mas, from , is an exciting tribute to two of Mexico's most beloved musical traditions. These six siblings are reintroducing classic Mexican music to a new generation with passion and heart. Pre-order yours here:

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  20. Jan 20

    Today is the 130th birthday of the King of the 12-String, Huddie Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly! Lead Belly's recordings for Folkways have become required listening for musicians, cultural historians, and fans of American folk music. Listen here:

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