Quotes by Richard Burgess

“Were constantly looking for ways to revive interest in our catalog, so this was a no-brainer. Bob Dylan was pointing right to our releases.”

“Thats super-important to us. Were a part of the Smithsonian, the national museum of the United States. We need to be taken seriously. At the core of it, were an educational entity.”

“Theres a large segment of the population that doesnt realize what an influence Folkways had on a number of bands that they listen to. And from the Folkways point of view, this really carries on the folk tradition -- the idea that its an oral history and everything is passed from generation to generation.”

“Were always going to stay on his right side.”