Top of page

Category: Musical Instruments

Woman with dark hair, fancy dress and pearls with eyes closed and mouth slightly open, singing

Library of Congress Announces Spring 2025 Concert Series

Posted by: Claudia Morales

Concerts from the Library of Congress continues to celebrate a century of landmark concerts in spring 2025, offering a rich and diverse kaleidoscope of classical music, jazz, pop, folk and dance events, with a major focus on American contemporary voices across genres.    “This spring our events present a broad perspective on the Library’s storied history …

Posted in: Commissions, Composers, Concerts and Events, Dance, Early Music, Electronic Music, Film Music, Instrumentalists, Jazz, Music Division history, Musical Instruments, Uncategorized, Women in Dance, Women in Music

Lakecia Benjamin: 2023 Library of Congress Jazz Scholar

Posted by: Claudia Morales

The following is a guest post by 2023 Library of Congress Jazz Scholar and 2024 Grammy Nominee Lakecia Benjamin. In many ways, 2023 was a breakout year for me. I was blessed to be able to perform the music I love, meet new people and experience different countries, languages, and cultures. Most people don’t know …

Posted in: Concerts and Events, Guest bloggers, Instrumentalists, Interviews, Jazz, Musical Instruments, Musicians, Outreach, Special Collections, Women in Music