Smithsonian Folkways recordings: podcast downloads

Thanks to Cathal Cusack for drawing attention to this rich introduction to an even richer resource. The blurb says:

This series of 24 one-hour programs explores the remarkable collection of music, spoken word, and sound recordings that make up Folkways Records (now at the Smithsonian as Smithsonian Folkways Recordings). The music of modern-day giants like Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Ani Difranco is interwoven with original Folkways recordings to demonstrate the lasting legacy that Folkways Records has on popular music. Recent and archival interviews with Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, Mickey Hart, Studs Terkel, and others help reveal the remarkable human stories behind this equally remarkable collection. The series was produced by CKUA Radio in Alberta, Canada, and originally aired in 1999.

The link to the podcasts is here. Episode 11 of the series features country and bluegrass music (including old-time).