Folk Music Of India LP 1954 Folkways Records – FE 4409 w/ 4-pg Booklet VG+/EX
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$ 25
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Feb 24, 2026
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Nov 20, 2025
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Description
- Artist & Title: Various – Folk Music Of India
- Label & Cat #: 1954 Folkways Records – FE 4409 Mono *Ethnic Folkways Library - Plastylite 'ear' stamped in matrix on both sides.
- Vinyl Grade: Strong Very Good Plus (VG+) play graded *most tracks play Excellent or close to it, with only track presenting any noise interference being Sanai Gath with a few light ticks at beginning and some extraneous background noise. Some sleeve storage spotting.
- Cover Grade: Excellent (EX) *textured cover with pasteover on front is in near perfect condition with I.D. # taped on front. Included is the 4 page insert with recording notes and track information and is Near Mint.
- Notes: This collection of Indian music from West Bengal in the east, Haryana in the north, Kerla in the south, and Rajastan from western India represent the product of several centuries of a flourishing musical tradition. Whether a sacred melody or a snake charming tune, each of these songs feature intricate drum patterning and a unique instrumentation which can only be expected in a country where music is a gift of the gods. It includes a variety of instrumentation including the Bumbass, Dholak, Drum, Drum cymbals, Flute, Gopiyantra, Israj, Kartal, Katiyavana, Mirdam, Pakhavaj, Sarangi, Shehnai, Sitar, Tabla, Tapar, Vana, Violin. Languages heard are Hindi (हिन्दी), Tamil (தமிழ்), Telugu, and Undetermined. The album also includes "Sanai Gath," which features the prominent classical musician Bismillah Khan on the sanai (shehnai).
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GRADING STANDARDS: (M) Mint: Record and cover appear absolutely perfect in every way. Grade is seldom used, even with sealed albums where the record itself can only be assumed to be mint.
(NM) Near Mint: Vinyl is shiny with no obvious signs of wear and plays perfectly with no audible imperfections. Cover is close to perfect with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.
(EX or VG++) Excellent /Very Good ++: Record or jacket has a minimum of audible or visual imperfections. Vinyl has been handled and played very carefully. Light paper scuffs and/or spindle marks may be visible with no appreciable lessening in sound quality. Covers show very minor signs of handling and wear.
(VG+) Very Good Plus: Record displays light scuffs, spindle marks or very light scratches that may create some noise disturbances, but don't affect one's overall listening experience. Jacket begins to show more prominent signs of storage wear and aging.
(VG) Very Good: Defects are more pronounced with visible signs of handling and playing. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially during soft passages and a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Covers may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached, although none of the flaws should be overwhelming.
(G) Good / (G+)Good Plus: Vinyl will have scratches and visible groove wear. Record plays without skipping, although noticeable surface noise or ticks will be heard. Jackets have even more pronounced defects such as seam splits, tape, writing, ring wear, water damage or other defects.
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