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   The term American folk music encompasses numerous music genres, variously known as traditional music, traditional folk music, contemporary folk music, vernacular music, or roots music. Many traditional songs have been sung within the same family or folk group for generations, and sometimes trace back to such origins as the British Isles ...

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   What is the history of American folk music?

   • Anthology of American Folk Music is a three- album compilation, released in 1952 by Folkways Records, of eighty-four recordings of American folk, blues and country music made and issued from 1926 to 1933 by a variety of performers. The album was compiled from experimental film maker Harry Smith 's own personal collection of 78 rpm records .

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   Who wrote the anthology of American folk music?

   • The Anthology of American Folk Music, edited by Harry Smith (1923–1991), is one of the most influential releases in the history of recorded sound. Originally issued by Folkways Records in 1952, the Anthology brought virtually unknown parts of America's musical landscape recorded in the late 1920s and early 1930s to the public's attention.

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   Where can I find information about American folk music?

   • National Museum of American History The Kingston Trio posing for an album cover at Frank Werber's house. Mill Valley, CA , 1964 The Smithsonian's collections and archives are a rich source of information on American folk music and its many genres....

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   Why is American folk music important?

   • American folk music was among the earliest music documented by the label, and remains an important part of the Smithsonian collection.

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4. www.classical-music.com › best-american-folk-songsBest American folk songs: 10 of the best ... - Classical Music

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   Best American folk songs: 10 of the best-loved US folk tunes - Classical Music. Best American folk songs: from 'Freight Train' to 'Blue Moon of Kentucky', we run through some of the best-loved US folk tunes.

5. music.si.edu › feature › american-folk-musicAmerican Folk Music | Smithsonian Music

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   American folk music was among the earliest music documented by the label, and remains an important part of the Smithsonian collection. The albums shared below are a selection of the many American folk albums available through Smithsonian Folkways Recordings , and can be sampled or purchased by clicking on the album thumbnail to visit the ...

6. www.si.edu › spotlight › american-folk-musicAmerican Folk Music | Smithsonian Institution

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   Print. The Smithsonian's collections and archives are a rich source of information on American folk music and its many genres. Smithsonian Folkways is home to a significant collection of folk music recordings with a storied history as a participant in documenting and supporting the growth of American folk. American Folk Music. Folk Revival.