Record, preserve, and disseminate a piece of the world's sound heritage.
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is a nonprofit record label dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among people through the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound. We believe that musical and cultural diversity contributes to the vitality and quality of life throughout the world.
We need your support.
We are based in the national museum, but we rely mainly on revenues, grants, private donations, and good will to survive and to carry out our mission.
With your help, we can continue to preserve our audio heritage, document and strengthen cultural diversity, and bring you great music and other sounds from around the world.
Foundations and corporations are a vital source of support to Smithsonian Folkways, offering much needed operational funds or championing specific projects that further their goals. Smithsonian Folkways welcomes the opportunity to work together.
Corporate support has the potential for strong returns in marketing, PR, brand awareness, and government relations.
For further information on foundation or corporate support, contact Smithsonian Folkways Director Dan Sheehy at sheehyd@si.edu, 202-633-6455.