American Music from A to Z in the NLS Music Collection: M—Henry Mancini
A salute to American composer Henry Mancini and his contributions to the mediums of movies and television.
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Singing Out!
NLS Music Section salutes Marian Anderson, African-American soprano for African-American month February, 2022.
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New BARD additions, January 2022
New BARD additions, January 2022 It’s a new year, and we’re still here! This month we have added more titles of music appreciation content from Smithsonian Folkways, and from our braille collection, more titles from our international partners via the Marrakesh Treaty. They include music instruction from the Tradition of Excellence series for flute, bassoon and …
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Baby It’s COLD Outside!
Highlighting winter and snow themed music from the NLS Music Section collection.
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New BARD Additions-November 2019
Check out the latest uploads of audio and braille music to the NLS Music page on BARD.
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Remembering Herbert Howells, 1892-1983
Recognizing British composer Herbert Howells contribution to music.
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On This Day in History (of Rock and Roll and Folk Festivals) July 25, 1965
Looking back on the Newport Folk Festival, when electric and amplification appeared on the scene.
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American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: (Part 2--Kauflin, Justin and Kern, Kevin)
Highlighting two young pianist composers and performers, Justin Kauflin and Kevin Kern.
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Recent BARD additions-late October-November
NLS Music Section announces recent BARD additions from October-November, 2018.
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Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018)
The NLS Music Section mourns the loss of Aretha Franklin, a giant in popular and gospel music. Starting with her gospel singing in her father’s church, Ms. Franklin established an unforgettable presence with a powerful delivery and message about spirituality and the ups and downs of love. She was from Detroit, and while Motown was …
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