Smithsonian Folkways is proud to present their new
release, the two-disc Roll Columbia: Woody
Guthrie’s 26 Northwest Songs,
which marks the latest chapter in Smithsonian Folkways’ rich history with the
iconic songwriter. Roll Columbia: Woody Guthrie’s 26 Northwest Songs is
a trove of new discoveries, and a celebration of Guthrie’s genius and lasting
contributions to both the history and musical traditions of the Pacific
Northwest. 75 years after Woody’s stint with the Bonneville Power
Administration, present-day Pacific Northwest artists influenced by this
fruitful time in Guthrie’s career have gathered together to record their own
interpretations. Roll Columbia is the first and only complete collection
of these 26 songs, including nine that had never before been recorded. R.E.M. members and the Decemberists included!
The Seattle Times recently spotlighted the “rootsy,
sometimes gritty” performances on Roll Columbia.
Roll Columbia: Woody Guthrie’s 26
Northwest Songs is available now from Baker & Taylor.
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