The Record

The title of The Record speaks for itself. Each episode tells the story of one record (or sometimes two or three) through the artist (or artists) who recorded it, the people who listened to it and the collector who found it, often many decades after it was produced. These records are not mere artefacts, but living, pulsing narratives of place and people, treasured by those who covet them.Episodes are released every month.

Songbirds

A journey through time and space in Albania. Listen to Songbirds - Albanian Music From 78s - 1924 to 1948 for more music like this. 

08-12
17:30

Viva Quito

The place where happiness and sadness meet.

06-21
20:14

Heart Like Railroad Steel

Charlie Patton was "crazy 'bout anything what wore a dress."

06-01
14:39

The Fountain at the Tannery

Todd Cambio of the Fraulini Guitar Company tells a story about crystal clear water. His compilation, "La Coppia Sciascia, Italian folk songs from Abruzzo 1927-1933"  is available at all the places where folks get music these days.

05-01
15:00

The Protection Afforded by Ladies' Undergarments

Records can be found in the strangest of places.

04-01
15:53

Dark Holler

What is one record worth?

03-09
11:15

No Other Love

Hope springs eternal.

03-09
15:05

Inner Space

What do one man's inner space and outer space have in common?

03-07
14:41

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