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"Crucial to folk music having
become what it is today," says writer Scott Alarik in the introduction to Classic English and Scottish Ballads
from Smithsonian Folkways (from the Francis James Child Collection), referring
to the immensely influential Child Ballads. Child, a 19th-century Harvard
professor and scholar collected timeless English and Scottish traditional
ballads which to this day are widely adored, studied, and actively performed.
This new addition to our Classic Series (#27 to be exact) introduces
listeners to these songs, pulling from the label's rich collection and
featuring artists like Lead Belly, Pete Seeger, The New Lost City Ramblers,
Jean Ritchie, and more throughout the 21-track album.
Learn more here.
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Although not as gruesome as a
Child Ballad, after many months of blood, sweat, and tears, Folkways is
delighted to announce the launch of our redesigned website. As you enjoy
the bright new look-and-feel of the website, which includes easier
navigation, bigger graphics, and better functionality all around, please
consider dropping us a line to let us know what you think and if you have
any questions, comments, or concern by sending an email to smithsonianfolkways_at_si_dot_edu.
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One last chance! Our custom
made-to-order cassettes tapes are going the way of the dinosaurs and being
phased out from our store on July 1st. However, for one final push to run
through the rest of our materials, we are offering up a 10% discount on all
cassettes through June
30th while supplies last. Many of our back catalog titles
can be purchased on cassette, so find an album you always wanted and order
now before it's too late!
Shop the collection here.
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