Cliff Murphy

Ethnomusicologist, musician, author, husband, Dad. Director at Smithsonian Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage. Opinions are mine. #folklife

[Tim Newby @Tim_Newby9]

Who else is excited for the release of The Original Louisville Slugger? Author @murphy_cliff, (whose recent book 'Ink' is an amazing look at the life of NFL pioneer and music producer J. Mayo “Ink” Williams) had these kind words to say about 'The Original Louisville Slugger.'

[Illinois Press @IllinoisPress]

"History is a scaffolding for understanding how we got here."

@murphy_cliff (@SmithsonianFolk) answers questions about his #newbook on the UIP blog 
https://t.co/atbXsXHaMM

#NationalVinylRecordDay

[Illinois Press @IllinoisPress]

"The illustrious story of one indefatigable Black American who was as adept on the gridiron as he was at recording blues hits."

Thanks for the great review, @newcity!

@murphy_cliff's INK: The Indelible J. Mayo Williams (https://t.co/dQo3OtMW9w) is now available!

[Cliff Murphy @murphy_cliff]

Nice review of “Ink” from @newcity! @IllinoisPress

[Newcity Chicago @newcity]

Clifford R. Murphy’s new biography, "Ink: The Indelible J. Mayo Williams," tells the illustrious story of one indefatigable Black American who was as adept on the gridiron as he was at recording blues hits.

https://t.co/whcbNlhyE9

[Cliff Murphy @murphy_cliff]

Great to visit with @USUNESCO Ambassador Jean Manes @UNESCO and to discuss #IntangibleCulturalHeritage!

[U.S. Mission to UNESCO @USUNESCO]

As we continue to increase the @smithsonian and @UNESCO partnership – great to have Dr. Cliff Murphy, Director of @SmithsonianFolk. The Smithsonian represents the very best of Team USA 🇺🇸 across science, education and culture. #DidYouKnow the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex? 21 museums, 9 research centers, and affiliates around the 🌎
What’s your favorite?

[Cliff Murphy @murphy_cliff]

@ajconnolly @IrishArtsCenter Congrats, @ajconnolly, so well deserved!!!

[SmithsonianFolklife @SmithsonianFolk]

“The Center continues to be a force for good and stands as a place to create shared cultural connections and understanding amid a complex world.”
—Director @murphy_cliff

Support this work today: https://t.co/Ru2wXCghtB

[Cliff Murphy @murphy_cliff]

Gotta love that 58 min hold time with ⁦@GBMCHealthcare⁩ billing office. So much time, such bad hold music. Just got an update that it’ll be another 30 min on hold. ⁦@GBMCMedia⁩

[Cliff Murphy @murphy_cliff]

@SmithsonianFolk Archives is currently seeking a Collection Support Contractor to perform basic collections management and processing tasks to appropriately store, track, and access 1,200+ cubic feet of archival collections.

https://t.co/20Acpqswef

[Nat'l Endow f/t Arts @NEAarts]

Have a passion for the folk arts? We're looking for someone to lead the @NEAarts Folk & Traditional Arts team.

Visit @USAJOBS for more information and to apply: https://t.co/aJzNOj7JJS

[Cliff Murphy @murphy_cliff]

Job opening @NEAarts - Director of Folk & Traditional Arts. Great place to work, great co-workers, critical mission. Applications due 7/26. https://t.co/sRDASvvnMa

[Cliff Murphy @murphy_cliff]

Such a great two weeks - and feeling lucky to be part of this crew!!!

[SmithsonianFolklife @SmithsonianFolk]

That's a wrap on the #2023Folklife Festival! From all of us on staff, to our volunteers, participants, and visitors: thank you.

We hope to see you again next year—same time, same place.

📸 by Sonya Pencheva

[SmithsonianFolklife @SmithsonianFolk]

Secretary of the @Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III shares his experience at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the origins of this annual event, and what to expect this summer!

Read the full article in Smithsonian Magazine: https://t.co/CZQ28pZhwg.

[Cliff Murphy @murphy_cliff]

Just two days away from the launch of the 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Two weeks, free and open to the public. Come on on out to @SmithsonianFolk - can’t wait!! #2023Folklife

[Cliff Murphy @murphy_cliff]

@SmithsonianFolk has a new opening for a full-time administrative assistant. Application deadline is 6/14/23. Come join our team!! https://t.co/OZfiU9Lmtg

[Cliff Murphy @murphy_cliff]

@jefftoddtiton I would have loved to have been there for the music, and to ask what a Downeast festival was doing in Massachusetts. That could provoke some real Maine/Massachusetts animosity.

[SmithsonianFolklife @SmithsonianFolk]

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s concert lineup is live!

Take a look, and check back as we add more artists and descriptions: https://t.co/65knM90yBm

Can’t make it to DC? Several of the concerts on the Ralph Rinzler Main Stage will be livestreamed worldwide.

#2023Folklife

[SmithsonianFolklife @SmithsonianFolk]

Congratulations to our “Masters of Tradition” team, including Folklife and @Esri staff, who earned the Innovation and Access Award at the 2023 Smithsonian Education Awards Ceremony last week.

Explore the lives of @NEAarts Heritage Fellows in the map: https://t.co/qylfsdD1TY

[Jeff Todd Titon @jefftoddtiton]

Anniversary today of Johnny Shines’ death in 1992. I was with him at the 1991 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, where from the narrative stage he wanted to be sure that young visitors understood the history of blues in the context of Black American life. This was not long …1/2

[Cliff Murphy @murphy_cliff]

Great to represent @SmithsonianFolk at the @librarycongress #AmericanFolklifeCenter board meeting, along with Jessica Turner @afsfolklorists, @NatalieMerchant, and @broadbandette from @NEAarts!