Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries

About Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries

Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries, produced in partnership with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, is a collection of world music, spoken word, and aural traditions.

Access provided courtesy of the California State Library.

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Features

Over 3,000 albums and 45,000 tracks.
Browse by title, genre, instrument, cultural group, place, or performer/ensemble.
Downloadable liner notes.
Unlimited streaming.

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