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to preserve musical identity for future generations.

Upcoming and Recent Events

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Dec
5
New Release: Roosevelt Holts: "Sun Gonna Shine"
The second album in a series of never-before-heard music from David Evans’s personal archive. This release highlights the life and music of the remarkable blues artist Roosevelt Holts, with David offering a personal reflection on Holts’s musical legacy. A beautifully-designed 40-page PDF accompanies the album.
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Dec
5
New Release: "Excavated Shellac: Voices"
The third in a series of “Excavated Shellac” albums from 78 collector Jonathan Ward. The theme here is the infinite versatility and strength of the human voice. Jonathan, who also compiled the “Opika Pende” and “Excavated Shellac” box sets for us, likes to call these smaller, compact releases his “bagatelles” – almost like a set-list if you came over one night and joined him for a record-listening session. A beautifully-designed 76-page PDF accompanies the album.
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Dec
15
Future Initiative to Be Announced
A new Dust-to-Digital project is on the horizon - one like we've never done before. Stay tuned, more information coming soon!

Stories from Our Substack

Read about the music, friends, and artists who have impacted us.

Our Origin • November 2023
The 20th Anniversary of Dust-to-Digital
Dust-to-Digital marks its 20th anniversary by reflecting on the production of its first release, "Goodbye, Babylon,"" a landmark box set of sacred recordings that defined the company’s mission. Over two decades, the company has grown into a renowned archive of rare and historic music, preserving cultural memory through meticulous curation and storytelling.
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A Commemoration • January 2025
Remembering Elizabeth Cotten
Lance Ledbetter writes about Elizabeth Cotten’s journey from private musician to American folk icon began with a chance encounter in the Seeger family’s home. Discovered in her 60s, Cotten went on to record her first album, influence generations of musicians, and leave a lasting mark with her distinctive left-handed guitar style. Her story is a testament to the overlooked voices that shape music history—and the serendipity that sometimes brings them to light.
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Community Gathering • July 2025
Spirit of ’78s: A Record Party in Asheville
April Ledbetter reports on the community and culture surrounding 78‑RPM records in “The Spirit of 78s: A Record Party,” honoring the legacy of Frank Mare and celebrating the shared passion of collectors who shaped the label’s sound. The piece underscores how these gatherings fostered connection through rare music and the dedication of individuals devoted to preserving its history.
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