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Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
The Smithsonian Institution s record label. Educational, culturally significant recordings of American roots, blues, bluegrass, folk, world, children s, American Indian, jazz, protest, Latino and spoken word. News, online catalog and ordering, videos and DVDs, distribution and licensing, tour dates and contact information.
http://www.folkways.si.edu/

DCide
Artists include TRUSTcompany, Cherrywine, Clare Quilty, Face the Strange and Agents of the Sun. Online catalog, news, merchandise, mailing list, tour dates and links.
http://www.dcide.com/

Azalea City Recordings
Takoma Park, MD folk label that permits artists to maintain the rights to their work.
http://www.azaleacityrecordings.com/

Rhythm and Culture Recordings
Releases, events, mailing list, press and sound samples.
http://www.rhythmandculture.com/

Paroxysm Records
Includes catalog, shows, bands, MP3s, news and links.
http://www.paroxysmrecords.com/

District Records
News, artists, show dates, downloads, CDs, links and contact information. Located in Washington, DC, USA.
http://www.districtrecords.com/

Snack Records
Dedicated to presenting works on the vanguard of today s creative music scene, with a catalog that includes electric jazz, free improvisation and world music. Profile, catalog, photo gallery and links.
http://www.snackrecords.com/

Patuxent Records
Specializes in American roots music, including bluegrass, blues, swing, jazz and old-time music. Artists include Frank Wakefield, Steve Abshire and Joe Meadows. New releases, catalog ordering, links and contact information.
http://www.pxrec.com/

Eighteenth Street Lounge Music
Home of Thievery Corporation and other acts, including Thunderball, Ursula 1000 and Les Hommes. New and upcoming releases, tour dates, events, artists, discography, videos, online ordering, guestbook and contact information.
http://www.eslmusic.com/

Americus Records
Dedicated to overlooked classical performers and repertoire. Artists include pianist Walter Hautzig and the Washington Saxophone Quartet. Catalog, ordering, press releases and contact information.
http://www.americuscd.com/

Fandango Records
Independent local rock label has released Adam West, The Phobes, The Meat Joy, BST Payback, as well as some notable punk/rock European acts.
http://www.fandangorecs.com/

Adjective Records
New independent label focusing on experimental electronic music. Profile, artists, catalog and store, events, MP3s, contacts and press clips.
http://www.adjectiverecords.com/

Mapleshade Records
Label for jazz, blues and classical, plus Wildchild! Records for roots-based American music. CD releases by the Joe Stanley Sextet, the Blue Rider Trio, the J Street Jumpers and the ARC Gospel Choir. Also offers high-end recording services for artists desiring exceptional technology and acoustics.
http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/

DeSoto Records
Indie label run by the former members of Jawbox, featuring records by Juno, Burning Airlines, The Dismemberment Plan, Shiner and others. Band pages, online catalog, mailing list, links and contacts.
http://www.desotorecords.com/

Rosewater Records
Home of Paper Doll, Skyline Awake, Bail Out! and The Spark. News, bands, shows, mailing list, ordering and links.
http://www.rosewaterrecords.com/

Teenbeat Records
Specializes in manufacturing and promoting music primarily from the Washington area. Artists, calendar, MP3s, news and ordering information.
http://www.teenbeatrecords.com/

Lovitt Records
Home of Bats and Mice, The Cassettes, Dame Fate, Ben Davis and Engine Down. Includes news, FAQs, catalog, MP3s, tour dates and links.
http://www.lovitt.com/

Headquarters Records
Arlington, Virginia Rap, Reggae, rhythm and blues, Jazz, House and Gospel label. Artists include Colours, Soul Quest, and Rebel Heart. Photos, videos, audio clips, and online store.
http://www.headquartersrecords.com/

Three Keys Music
Offers production, publishing, distribution and artist promotion in jazz and adult urban contemporary genres. Artists include rhythm and blues singer Alyson Williams, smooth jazz guitarist Nick Colionne and jazz pianist Bobby Lyle.
http://www.threekeys.com/

Dischord Records
The label started by Ian MacKaye of Fugazi. This indie label puts out all Fugazi releases and this page contains news about Fugazi tours and releases.
http://www.dischord.com/

Open Source Music
Offers production as well as in-store and online distribution. Catalog, featured artist, sound samples, play list, events, photos, reviews and contact information.
http://www.osmonline.com/

Stride Records
Washington D.C. based label formed in 1998 and releasing house, slo-flo, electronica, and new jazz. Artists include Barbara Jackson, Paul Johnson, and Little Monstar.
http://www.striderecords.com/