Worlds of Sound: The Ballad of Folkways
- Directors: Stephanie Daniels, Andrea Kalin
Documentary. 52 min. Not rated. 2009.
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Synopsis for Worlds of Sound: The Ballad of Folkways:
This award-winning documentary film, presented by Cityfolk, explores the history of Folkways Records. Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly and local heroes Red Allen and the Allen Brothers are just a few of the artists who recorded for Folkways. American Folklore Society director Tim Lloyd will introduce the film and discuss the impact of the label, which is still going strong (as Smithsonian Folkways) six decades after being founded by Moses Asch. Live music will be provided by the region's premier string band The Corndrinkers.
Presented in conjunction with New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music which will be on display at the Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College from March 14-April 14 and the Springfield Museum of Art from May 22-June 22.
Join us for a FREE screening of this documentary (donations to the Little Art appreciated).