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 LostinAmerica rated 14 months ago -
I ran into this collection the year after it was first released. I had not heard of or listened to it, nor did I know anything about Folkways Records. I did know Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly and thought it might be interesting. It is more than that. The entire collection is filled with a diversity ...
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- redneckdriver rated 8 months ago
- Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution, the national museum of the United States. We are dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound. We believe that musical and cultural diversity contributes to the vitality and quality of life throughout the world. Through the dissemination of audio recordings and educational materials we seek to strengthen people's engagement with their own cultural heritage and to enhance their awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of others.
The Folkways Collection:
A podcast series from Smithsonian Folkways and CKUA Radio.http://www.folkways.si.edu/learn_discover/folkways_collection.html
- ogoid rated 18 months ago
- From the page: "Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution, the national museum of the United States. We are dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound. We believe that musical and cultural diversity contributes to the vitality and quality of life throughout the world. Through the dissemination of audio recordings and educational materials we seek to strengthen people's engagement with their own cultural heritage and to enhance their awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of others."
- LemonBlueberry rated 9 months ago
- I LOVE THE SMITHSONIAN. I also love this part of the site. The Library of Congress also has a similar set up.
- Palindrome rated 12 months ago
- Great!
- moderntimes rated 37 months ago
- From the page: "Welcome to Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Supporting cultural diversity
and increased understanding
among peoples through the
documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound."
- louieK rated 46 months ago
- Sounds abound.
- zoskiaos rated 10 months ago
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"Supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the
documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound."
- quhquh rated 37 months ago
- Sound historical research :-) This month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2005 showcases a variety of Latino music and covers the Folways Records early influence on Bob Dylan. They are also currently offering a free 9-song Dylan sampler when you buy any three other recordings.
- LostinAmerica rated 14 months ago
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I ran into this collection the year after it was first released. I had not heard of or listened to it, nor did I know anything about Folkways Records. I did know Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly and thought it might be interesting. It is more than that. The entire collection is filled with a diversity of musicians, giving life to music too easily forgotten.
Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter* (left) and Woody Guthrie recorded for Folkways Records. Though they were of different cultural backgrounds, reflected in their musical styles, their music fits well together. The Smithsonian Institution acquired Folkways Records and the Woody Guthrie Archives in 1988 along with the commitment to keeping the music available to the public.
"Folkways Records, the inspiration and life-work of Moses Asch, was dedicated to bringing to the record-buying public the entire world of sound...from poetry, political speeches and plays by the rich and famous as well as the poor and angry... everyday people's music, not that of a fortunate few who may rule or dictate taste." (Anthony Seeger, Smithsonian Institution, 1988)
Now called Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, their current motto, though a little stiff, is in keeping with Asch's original vision: Supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound.
*The spelling of Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter's nickname and given name have never been consistent in publication. I used the spelling from the Folkways album. However, he has been known as "Ledbelly," "Lead Belly," and his given name, Hudy William Ledbetter, has been spelled Huddie as well. The Folkways album uses the latter spelling.
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