The World of Michael Hurley
Smithsonian Folkways |
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Updated 1 month ago
Eccentric folk music troubadour Michael Hurley (1941-2025) recorded just one album for Folkways Records: 'First Songs,' released in 1964, was the beginning of a discography that spanned sixty years, right up until the end of his life. As we reflect on Hurley’s life and career, we look to the Smithsonian Folkways catalog as a window into his lifetime of listening, traveling, and the music that inspired generations of artists and fans.
Take this long journey through the catalog by reading the track notes here: folkways.si.edu/the-world-of-michael-hurley
Read more about Hurley’s life and legacy in an obituary by folklorist Emily Hilliard here: folkways.si.edu/news-and-press/remembering-michael…
