Guitarist and composer Marisa Anderson has long been celebrated for her ability to dissolve the boundaries between musical traditions, and The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music (Vol. 1) stands as one of her most ambitious and thought-provoking works yet. Released in 2026 on Thrill Jockey, this first volume finds Anderson interpreting nine songs drawn from regions that the United States has historically considered adversarial — a bold curatorial statement as much as a musical one.
Rooted in the spirit of Harry Smith's legendary archival work, Anderson's interpretations transcend simple homage, weaving together sounds from across the globe into something deeply personal and politically resonant. Her guitar work serves as a throughline connecting disparate folk traditions, inviting listeners to hear the humanity in music that has been othered or overlooked — a gesture of openness and empathy that feels urgently relevant.
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- Limited Edition, Indie Exclusive
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Thrill Jockey
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 05/22/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Quodlibet
A2. Rabāba
A3. Sarvi Simin
A4. Taqsim For Guitar
A5. Zar
B6. Pair Of Duduk
B7. Rop Koh
B8. Hamd
B9. Whistle Song
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