Smithsonian Global Sound

We’re very excited to partner with Smithsonian Global Sound to bring this free month of access to libraries and scholarly institutions everywhere. You can start exploring the content immediately; all 35,000 tracks are at your fingertips—simply click and enjoy! Access to this site will remain free through 17:00 GMT on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2005.
Smithsonian Global Sound, produced in partnership with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, is a virtual encyclopedia of the world's musical and aural traditions. The collection provides educators, students, and interested listeners with an unprecedented variety of online resources that support the creation, continuity, and preservation of diverse musical forms.