The JVC video anthology of world music and dance(
visu
)
18
editions published
between
1988
and
2005
in
English and Multiple languages
and held by
475
libraries
worldwide
Presents examples of the diversity of musical and dance forms practiced today throughout the world.
Voices of the civil rights movement Black American freedom songs, 1960-1966(
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
in
1997
in
English
and held by
460
libraries
worldwide
The JVC Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of the Americas(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1995
and
2005
in
English
and held by
426
libraries
worldwide
Presents a wealth of ethnic music from the Americas. Most segments are short. Includes folk music, folk songs, performances on traditional musical instruments, dances, and religious or ritual performances. The tapes contain no spoken introduction or explanation, but the booklets contain: overview essays that discuss entire traditions; selection descriptions that present information about each cut; and resource material, including suggestions for listening, viewing, and reading. The quality of the recording varies from segment to segment.
Smithsonian Folkways children's music collection(
Sound Recording
)
2
editions published
between
1997
and
1998
in
English
and held by
382
libraries
worldwide
The JVC Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of Africa(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
1996
in
Undetermined
and held by
377
libraries
worldwide
A three-part educational project that focuses on local performance styles to present the folk music and dance traditions of Africa. Each cassette is accompanied by a book of written commentary containing background information to help the viewer better understand the performances.
Native American traditions(
Sound Recording
)
1
edition published
in
1992
in
Multiple languages
and held by
272
libraries
worldwide
Classic mountain songs from Smithsonian Folkways(
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
260
libraries
worldwide
Ella Jenkins live! at the Smithsonian(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1991
and
2003
in
English
and held by
193
libraries
worldwide
Ella Jenkins sings her own songs.
Classic Appalachian blues(
Sound Recording
)
1
edition published
in
2010
in
English
and held by
184
libraries
worldwide
Born in the racially mixed mines and railroad camps of the southern mountains, Appalachian blues features a blend of African and European musical traditions and a rich variety of styles. Culled from Smithsonian Folkways deep catalog, this collection showcases recordings from all over the region. Includes 11 previously unreleased tracks.
Every tone a testimony an African American aural history(
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
in
2001
in
English
and held by
182
libraries
worldwide
Features an assembly of voices in music, oratory, poetry, and prose by famous African-American musicians, writers, and activists.
Buffalo skinners by Woody Guthrie
(
Sound Recording
)
2
editions published
in
1999
in
English
and held by
165
libraries
worldwide
Classic old-time music from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings(
Sound Recording
)
1
edition published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
159
libraries
worldwide
Environmental songs for kids by Coco Kallis
(
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
in
1999
in
English
and held by
156
libraries
worldwide
Vocal music from central and west Flores(
Sound Recording
)
1
edition published
in
1995
in
Indonesian
and held by
145
libraries
worldwide
The JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of Africa(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1965
and
2005
in
English
and held by
138
libraries
worldwide
A three-part educational project that focuses on local performance styles to present the folk music and dance traditions of Africa. Each disc is accompanied by a booklet of written commentary containing background information to help the viewer better understand the performances.
An untamed sense of control by Roscoe Holcomb
(
Sound Recording
)
2
editions published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
137
libraries
worldwide
The JVC/Smithsonian Folkways video anthology of music and dance of Europe(
visu
)
7
editions published
between
1965
and
2005
in
English
and held by
135
libraries
worldwide
Presents examples of music and dance from Europe documented by text.
Shake sugaree by Elizabeth Cotten
(
Sound Recording
)
2
editions published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
128
libraries
worldwide
Praise the Lord! gospel music in Washington, D.C(
Sound Recording
)
2
editions published
in
1999
in
English
and held by
122
libraries
worldwide
cEllabration live(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
121
libraries
worldwide
This is a concert tribute to children's music performer Ella Jenkins.
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