This isn't directly related to ITM, but I reckon everyone should be aware of the stupendous series of podcasts available to download from Smithsonian Folkways, recounting the story of the Folkways label - http://www.folkways.si.edu/learn_discover/folkways_collection.html.
That's 24 hour-long programmes in total, providing not only a tremendous account of one of the US's most important folk music labels, but an astonishing array of music.
Many thanks, Mac. Great stuff. I've just downloaded the 24 podcasts into iTunes via the RSS feed - it took just over 2 hours on my system. The files are in 128kbps mp3 format.
very much ITM, I spent hours in their archive in DC listening to some of the greatest recordings of Irish trad the most recent being Sound Neighbours - contemporary traditional music from the north of Ireland
Folkways podcasts
Folkways podcasts
This isn't directly related to ITM, but I reckon everyone should be aware of the stupendous series of podcasts available to download from Smithsonian Folkways, recounting the story of the Folkways label - http://www.folkways.si.edu/learn_discover/folkways_collection.html.
That's 24 hour-long programmes in total, providing not only a tremendous account of one of the US's most important folk music labels, but an astonishing array of music.
# Posted on March 18th 2008 by MacCruiskeen
Re: Folkways podcasts
Absolutely vital stuff. Essential listening, clear your Ipods of all the dross and get this on.
# Posted on March 19th 2008 by strayaway
Re: Folkways podcasts
Indeed, anybody missing the chance to acquire these recordings really will be kicking themselves.
# Posted on March 19th 2008 by MacCruiskeen
Re: Folkways podcasts
Many thanks, Mac. Great stuff. I've just downloaded the 24 podcasts into iTunes via the RSS feed - it took just over 2 hours on my system. The files are in 128kbps mp3 format.
BTW, the URL for the RSS feed (which is a little way into the text, so it isn't instantly obvious) is: http://www.folkways.si.edu/resources/audio/podcast/folkways.rss
# Posted on March 19th 2008 by lazyhound
Re: Folkways podcasts
very much ITM, I spent hours in their archive in DC listening to some of the greatest recordings of Irish trad the most recent being Sound Neighbours - contemporary traditional music from the north of Ireland
# Posted on March 19th 2008 by iwerzon
Re: Folkways podcasts
Many thanks, MacCruiskeen! I've just downloaded all 24 episodes as well. I can't wait to listen to them all.
# Posted on March 19th 2008 by fidkid
Re: Folkways podcasts
Thanks for all the kind comments! If only other labels adopted such a generous policy with their archive material.
As an addendum, owning a copy of Harry Smith's 'Anthology of American Music' compilation is absolutely essential.
# Posted on March 19th 2008 by MacCruiskeen