Smithsonian Folkways has opened up its digital archive to its donors.
The archive, comprising more than 60,000 recordings, provide access to a diverse range of musical genres and cultural traditions from around the world.
For a monthly subscription fee as low as $5, patrons can explore rare recordings, artist interviews, and in-depth analyses of various musical styles through the ‘Friends of Folkways’ program.
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