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Joined April 2009
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  1. 7 hours ago

    "Not just for those who've been to Jazz Fest, this collection offers a distillation of the diverse, whimsical, resolute, occasionally profane, and always heartfelt spirit of New Orleans." Thanks, !

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    7 hours ago

    New artists added to the Festival lineup! Take a look and plan your trip to DC June 29 and 30:

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  3. 22 hours ago

    Rest easy, Dr. John. To us you'll always embody the spirit of New Orleans.

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    Jun 6

    this is tonight! 🥰 

    tonight! Her album is inspired by her father's story. Critics call it “profound" & "ascendant." On stage: "it would surprise no one who was in the room that night to see her evolve into a biopic-worthy mega star."
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    Jun 6

    tonight! Her album is inspired by her father's story. Critics call it “profound" & "ascendant." On stage: "it would surprise no one who was in the room that night to see her evolve into a biopic-worthy mega star."

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    Jun 5

    “We had this kind of amazing experience of living together, working together, for twelve days & it was just kind of a creative explosion for each of us.” Allison Russell on the making of Songs of our Native Daughters

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  7. Jun 5

    Father's Day is coming around the corner faster than a Harley-Davidson bought during a midlife crisis, but we’ve got you covered! We have brand new merch items up so you can surprise him with choice Folkways swag:

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    Jun 5

    2019 MUSEUM SET ANNOUNCEMENT: presents 's Outside Folk on Saturday and Sunday July 27 & 28 on the museum stage. Don't miss this incredible lineup. Special thnx to . Learn more:

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  9. Jun 5

    Are you Newport-bound? So are we! We’re teaming up with the to present ’s second annual Outside Folk, featuring Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Judy Collins, Ari Hest, Alice Gerrard, Allison de Groot, and more. See you 7/27 + 7/28 at the Museum Stage!

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    Jun 3

    Dom Flemons has made it his mission to reclaim and rejuvenate the lost acoustic music of the past and bring it whistling brightly into the future. Listen to the Show On The Road here on BGS, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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    Jun 3

    Oooooo our song “If I Don’t Go” was added to this sweet playlist! Thanks !

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    Jun 4

    “Say, friend Joseph, why not we Should vote as well as you? Are there no problems in the State That need our wisdom too?” —Elizabeth Knight, “Winning the Vote” via

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  13. Jun 4

    . made their debut on the Bluegrass chart this week at #10! A huge thank you to everyone who bought records, streamed songs, or spread the word! Let's keep 'em climbing!

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  14. Jun 4

    On the 100th anniversary of 19th Amendment we're revisiting "Songs of the Suffragettes." We honor the women who worked to remove womanhood as a barrier to the ballot box, and those who still work toward enfranchisement for *all* women today.

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  15. Jun 3

    On this day in 1926, was born. We suggest celebrating with "First Blues: Rags, Ballads, and Harmonium Songs." On this 1970s recording he fuses music and poetry, accompanying himself with a small hand-pumped harmonium from India.

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    Jun 3

    ATTN educators: is now enrolling participants for its World Music Pedagogy courses this summer. Workshops are offered in Minnesota, Washington state, and West Virginia. Learn more:

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  17. Jun 3

    Now you can listen to ' "If I Don't Go" on 's Summer Acoustic playlist, along with songs from , , , and more.

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    May 29

    What better way to honor the than with children’s music? In a free daytime concert on June 30 in DC, , , , and Elizabeth Mitchell and will share music for kids of all ages:

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  19. May 31

    A tribute to Pete Seeger's 100th graces the cover of this month's ! "A tireless advocate with an insatiable curiosity, he never stopped peacefully assembling for social justice or seeking music that would help such causes."

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    May 31

    Shout out to ❤️

    "A Grain of Sand: Music for the Struggle by Asians in America" is considered to be the 1st album of Asian American music ever produced. #1/4
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