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Anthems of All Nations, Vol. 1 & 2
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produced by Michael J. Schwartzman (Folkways Records, 1956), 51 mins

These aren't really all of the national anthems out there, but you do get to hear a sampling, from Belgium to Turkey, Mexico to Japan. Liner notes provide background and lyrics.

This release combines two original Folkways Records LPs, FW03881 and FW03882.

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produced by Michael J. Schwartzman (Folkways Records, 1956), 51 mins
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Anthems of All Nations, Vol. 1 & 2 (Folkways Records, 1956)
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The Asch Recordings, 1939 to 1945 - Vol. 2
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produced by Moses Asch, 1905-1986 and Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1967), 49 mins

To finish the FW00AA3 compilation of folk ballads from the Asch Records catalogue, this collection samples songs and instrumentals from many favorite musicians of later fame: Hobart Smith bangs out a rousing “Cindy” on the piano, Woody Guthrie and Sonny Terry paint a scene with “Railroad Blues” using only...

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produced by Moses Asch, 1905-1986 and Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 (Folkways Records, 1967), 49 mins
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The Asch Recordings, 1939 to 1945 - Vol. 2
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produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 and Moses Asch, 1905-1986 (Folkways Records, 1967), 48 mins

This compilation of folk ballads from the Moses Asch archives samples songs from many of his favorite singers: Lead Belly, Burl Ives, Alan Lomax, Brownie McGhee, Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. Volume 2 continues on FW00AA4.

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produced by Charles Edward Smith, 1904-1970 and Moses Asch, 1905-1986 (Folkways Records, 1967), 48 mins
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Berkeley Farms: Oldtime and Country Style Music of Berkeley
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produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1972), 31 mins
This collection of performances from fun-loving Berkeley, California musicians is a snapshot of the local old time and country scene in the late 1960s. Instigated by Mike Seeger and carried out by the musicians, this album is a piece of community music history, and its copious liner notes are a hoot!
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produced by Mike Seeger, 1933-2009 (Folkways Records, 1972), 31 mins
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Cisco Houston Sings Songs of the Open Road
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produced by Moses Asch, 1905-1986 (Folkways Records, 1960), 28 mins
In the liner notes, Cisco Houston writes that he's been from coast to coast at least thirty times and has traveled a "good part" of the world as well. This album presents thirteen songs about the tribulations and joys of life on the road.
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produced by Moses Asch, 1905-1986 (Folkways Records, 1960), 28 mins
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