Smithsonian Folkways Blue Collar Bluegrass

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution, the national museum of the United States. They are dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound. Folkways Records believe that musical and cultural diversity contributes to the vitality and quality of life throughout the world. Through the dissemination of audio recordings and educational materials, Folkways Records seek to strengthen people's engagement with their own cultural heritage and to enhance their awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of others. Our mission is the legacy of Moses Asch, who founded Folkways Records in 1948 to document "people's music," spoken word instruction, and sounds from around the world. The Smithsonian acquired Folkways from the Asch estate in 1987, and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has continued the Folkways commitment to cultural diversity, education, increased understanding, and lively engagement with the world of sound.

Joe Glazer said of Kenny Winfree: "[He's] got a talent that looks easy but few folks can do it. He has [a] knack for writing catchy, moving songs with a message—songs that are easy to sing and easy to remember." Blue Collar Bluegrass is a collection of songs focused on union life and accompanied by fast frailing on banjo.

• Collection of union life-focused songs
• Accompanied by fast frailing on banjo
• Supports cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples
• Disseminates audio recordings and educational materials to enhance awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage