The National Folk Music Archive

The National Folk Music Archive is a dedicated repository that collects, preserves, and shares traditional music and songs from a country or community. It serves as a cultural resource, safeguarding the melodies, lyrics, and recordings that reflect the nation’s musical heritage. By archiving these works, it helps keep folk traditions alive, supports research, and provides access for musicians, scholars, and the public to explore and appreciate their cultural history. Essentially, it functions as a cultural custodian, ensuring that valuable folk music is preserved for future generations.