Windham Hill Records
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Windham Hill Records is a record company, founded in the 1976 by guitarist and carpenter William Ackerman and wife Anne Robinson (They have since divorced).
Windham Hill was originally a folk music label, releasing Ackerman's own work, as well as that of other guitarists. It then expanded to include electronic and world music ensembles. The label is best known for its high sound quality, groundbreaking music and tasteful album art.
Some of the best-known artists on the label are:
- Guitarist Michael Hedges
- World fusion ensemble Shadowfax
- Pianist George Winston
The label's records were distributed by A&M Records until PolyGram purchased A&M in 1989. Since then they have been distributed via BMG. Ackerman sold half of the company to BMG in 1992 and the rest in 1996.
See also
External links
- Official site (http://www.windham.com)
- Windham Hill Records history 1982-1989 (http://www.onamrecords.com/Windham_Hill.html)