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2009-10-01T13:46:49.000Z
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Video Title:
Worlds of Sound: The Ballad of Folkways Documentary [Trailer from Smithsonian Channel]
Description:
Trailer for "Worlds of Sound: The Ballad of Folkways," a 60-minute documentary about the 60-year history of the little record label that could. Narrated by Pete Seeger and featuring interviews with dozens of artists and producers, this documentary is a companion to the 2008 book "Worlds of Sound: The Story of Smithsonian Folkways," written by Richard Carlin: https://folkways.si.edu/richard-carlin/worlds-of-sound-the-story-of-smithsonian-folkways/book/smithsonian From Smithsonian Channel: Folkways Records founder Moses Asch turned the music business model on its head. He avoided hit makers and catered to unknown musicians. He dug into vanishing traditions around the world to harness music and sounds that inspire people. Artists like Woody Guthrie and Lead Belly can still be heard on this original indie label with the mission of gathering sound and spreading it to the people. Smithsonian Folkways: https://folkways.si.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smithsonianfolkwaysrecordings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smithsonianfolkways Learn how you can help us carry out our mission today: https://folkways.si.edu/donate-now The content and comments posted here are subject to the Smithsonian Institution copyright and privacy policy (www.si.edu/copyright). Smithsonian reserves the right in its sole discretion to remove any content at any time.
Video Duration:
2 min 45 sec
YouTube Keywords:
music folk "Woody Guthrie" "Pete Seeger" Smithsonian Folkways old-time non-profit
