The (Sound Archive of Swiss Folk Music) is a specialized digital and physical repository dedicated to the preservation and restoration of historical Swiss traditional music. Primarily managed by Serge Schmid , the archive focuses on rescuing recordings from obsolete formats like vinyl records (LPs and 78s) and restoring them for modern listeners. Core Mission and Collection
: Founded in 1906, this archive specifically focuses on the scientific collection and review of Swiss folk songs. Tonarchiv Schweizer Volksmusik
: Recordings featuring the Alphorn , Zither , and Schwyzerörgeli (Swiss accordion). The (Sound Archive of Swiss Folk Music) is
The archive serves as a crucial link between Switzerland's musical past and present. Its collection is vast and geographically diverse, often organized by regional traditions such as those from the and Emmental regions. : Recordings featuring the Alphorn , Zither ,
: Located in Lugano, this federal institution preserves over 500,000 audio carriers of all types, documenting Swiss history and culture through sound.
: Based in Altdorf, it acts as a central competence center for Swiss folk music, housing a massive archive of sheet music, literature, and sound recordings.