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The Many Electronic Surprises To Be Found In The Nation's Vast Archive Of Folk Music

The Many Electronic Surprises To Be Found In The Nation's Vast Archive Of Folk Music

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The Many Electronic Surprises To Be Found In The Nation's Vast Archive Of Folk Music

July 9, 2020 • Smithsonian Folkways is beloved for its historic collection of recordings and ephemera from folk and roots traditions — but the label's archive of electronic music is just as formidable.

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On this week's playlist, hear Pinkshinyultrablast's 15-minute dream-pop fantasia, Tunisian metal mania from Znous, composer Beverly Glenn-Copeland's first music in 15 years and Sarah Davachi's organ drone.

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These songs take on some of the ugliest stories in our history and reflect the commitment of Black musicians to telling the truth of how Black people have been wronged, and survived, and fought back.

Heavy Rotation: Public Radio's Favorite Songs Of 2020 (So Far)

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20 Years Ago, The White Stripes Made An Album For No One

Jack and Meg's 2000 album De Stijl is the kind of art you make for yourself, assured few will hear it. It was the last time they'd have that luxury, but they never forgot the lesson.

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