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Discover Martha Graham at the Library of Congress: A New Research Guide

Posted by: Heather Darnell

The Library of Congress Music Division is excited to announce the release of Martha Graham: A Guide to Resources at the Library of Congress, a comprehensive research guide showcasing the Library’s unique resources documenting the life and work of the influential American choreographer.  Martha Graham (1894—1991) revolutionized dance in the twentieth century with an emotionally …

Dance on Display: Music Division Hosts Dance Studies Association

Posted by: Heather Darnell

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Library of Congress Music Division had the honor of welcoming attendees of the Dance Studies Association’s Annual Conference to a special collection display. Held this year in Washington, D.C., the conference explored the theme “Indeterminate States: Bodies, Fields, Practice.” Inspired by the city’s complex symbolic and practical relationship to …

Echoes of the Baroque: Exploring Henry Purcell’s Music at the Library of Congress

Posted by: Heather Darnell

The following is a guest post by Reference Librarian and early music specialist, Dr. Stacey Jocoy. The Library of Congress is pleased to announce Henry Purcell: A Guide to Resources at the Library of Congress, a new research guide dedicated to one of the Baroque era’s most influential composers. Often called the “English Orpheus,” Purcell …

Explore the Legacy of Black Dance with a New Research Guide

Posted by: Heather Darnell

The Library of Congress Music Division is excited to announce the release of Black Dancers and Choreographers: A Guide to Resources at the Library of Congress, a comprehensive research guide showcasing the Library’s unique resources on the rich history and cultural impact of Black artists in American dance. Since the 19th century, Black dancers and …