Prepare to embark on an odyssey through the profound essence of Latin Jazz. Join us on April 19 at 7 pm Smithsonian NMNH's Baird Auditorium for special performances by the John Santos Sextet & Hugo Cruz and Caminos.

Free event. Registration encouraged: s.si.edu/43CMtnF

Album review: Charlie Parr 'Little Sun' - An offer of clarity in an often unclear world Charlie Parr americana-uk.com/charlie-parr-l…

I think this is when it sinks in that we have made an LP on Smithsonian Folkways - and we will have some for y'all to grip at the merch tables for our shows, starting tomorrow night at Shakespeare Association of America #Shax2024 and continuing on to PDX, Seattle, SF, Palmdale and Los Angeles- come n get it!

'The fourteen songs I featured from the Smithsonian Folkways archives are clear examples of that kind of haunting 'everywhere and nowhere' unease that keeps the Blues at the forefront of our cultural imagination.'

Listen to adia victoria's People's Picks: s.si.edu/43UZjxy

Charlie Parr remains aware of his blues tradition, but he mostly moves into his own space, building on his roots background with creativity for Little Sun.

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Out now via Smithsonian Folkways.

“Eclipses were caused by celestial serpents which attacked [the sun], threatening mankind with darkness. This catastrophe was to be followed by the transformation of men into hairy animals and by their mutual extermination.”

More eclipse folklore: s.si.edu/3PStPT4 🐉

🎶 Terry meets Julie
Waterloo station
Every Friday night
But I am so lazy, don't want to wander
I stay at home at night 🎶

Listen to Ann Savoy's gorgeous cover of The Kinks' 'Waterloo Sunset' → orcd.co/ann-savoy-anot…

Before her death from cancer in 2015, Seeger family member Sonya Cohen Cramer adopted the folk traditional 'You've Been A Friend To Me' as a personal anthem.

Hear her sing it with Ida's Elizabeth Mitchell and Daniel Littleton, from a new Smithsonian Folkways comp: stereogum.com/2258209/sonya-…

Smithsonian Folkways is seeking an experienced finance and accounting professional to fill the role of Financial Operations Manager. This role oversees the label's annual operating budget and ensures smooth financial operations.

Apply by May 1 → s.si.edu/3TYlWhb

.Charlie Parr shares his guitar influences in a new playlist featuring Bombino, Bill Orcutt, and more. 🎸 “They’ve influenced me to create an atmosphere for my songs that reflect me as a person - deeply flawed, eternally grateful, troubled and joyful.” s.si.edu/43ImcnO

📰 In this week's Bonus Tracks: Billy Strings’ donation toward low-income housing in MI, the closure of County Sales record store in Floyd, VA, a Black country playlist from Dom Flemons, + a grant opportunity for independent artists.

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Loving this. Reminds me of listening to similar with my Dad who is from the South, on Sundays while sitting on our porch. He loved loved Charlie Pride from that era.

Dom does such important archival work in this space, I learn so much from him.