2023 marks 75 years since the iconic independent label Folkways Records was founded by Moses Asch and Marian Distler in New York City, and, to honor this anniversary, Smithsonian Folkways will be reissuing four classic albums from their storied catalog. From the powerful poetic expressions of Black joy and unity of Sarah Webster Fabio to the ecstatic old-time and bluegrass of New Lost City Ramblers & Cousin Emmy and the croaks and ribbits on Sounds of North American Frogs, these reissues reach into exciting, disparate corners of the Folkways universe. Folkways has also released limited-edition items based on classic Folkways Records designs.

The four albums being reissued and re-pressed on vinyl in 2023 - each for the first time in many years - will be:

New Lost City Ramblers & Cousin Emmy - New Lost City Ramblers & Cousin Emmy - 9/1

Sarah Webster Fabio - Jujus/Alchemy of the Blues - 9/15

Sarah Webster Fabio - Together to the Tune of Coltrane’s Equinox - 9/15

Charles Bogert - Sounds of North American Frogs - 11/3

Folkways is also rolling out programming and events, merch, and a special subscription service throughout the year in celebration of the anniversary. Earlier this month, Folkways partnered with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival for a special one-day performance, “Folkways at 75,” featuring Jake Blount and No-No Boy, and in November, the label will be partnering with the Brooklyn Folk Festival for an expansive weekend of programming, November 10–12 featuring performances by Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Dom Flemons, Alice Gerrard, and more.