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The experimental music bands will appear in a rare regional outdoor multimedia performance on May 31.

Congratulations to Smithsonian Folkways Recordings on their four GRAMMY nominations this year - the iconic label's 75th. The four nominations join 30 previous Folkways nominations, and 9 wins to date. The Folkways catalog also contains 11 lifetime achievement award recipients.

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Smithsonian Folkways, the nonprofit record label dedicated to preserving cultural heritage and amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities and artists, is launching a new charitable giving program, Friends of Folkways, today.

For Smithsonian Folkways' 75th anniversary, Cass McCombs and preschool teacher Greg Gardner wrote a collection of new folk songs for children. One of them is a tribute to gay activist Harvey Milk.

For Smithsonian Folkways' 75th anniversary, Cass McCombs and preschool teacher Greg Gardner wrote a collection of new folk songs for children. One of them is a tribute to gay activist Harvey Milk.

For Smithsonian Folkways' 75th anniversary, Cass McCombs and preschool teacher Greg Gardner wrote a collection of new folk songs for children. One of them is a tribute to gay activist Harvey Milk.

Beyoncés seventh studio album Renaissance has finally arrived and it contains an incredible sample from Barbara Ann Teer.

From a Japanese Internment Camp to Broadway, Hollywood, and Activism: Noboku Miyamoto Shares Her Story in Album KEXPs  Sound & Vision airs every Saturday morning from 7-9 AM PT, featuring interviews, artistry, commentary, insight, and conversation to that tell broader stories through music, and illustrate why music and art matter. You can also hear more stories in the new Sound & Vision Podcast. New episodes are out every Tuesday and Thursday.  Nobuko Miyamoto is a musician, dancer, actress...

February 10, 2021 In 1970, protest singer Barbara Dane and her husband, music publisher Irwin Silber, founded Paredon Records. Created to give voice to peoples’ movements from around the world, the label reflected all sides of the worldwide struggle for economic, racial, and social justice and national liberation. Learn more at Smithsonian Folkways’ digital 50th Anniversary Exhibition, honoring Paredon’s impact and historic catalog including an overview by Dane, a complete discogr...