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Behind the Scenes: An Interview with NLS Narrator Julian Thompson

Posted by: Katie Rodda

Continuing our series of interviews with narrators from NLS’s own studio, I got a chance to sit down and talk with narrator Julian Thompson. Recently, Julian has recorded the liner notes for one of our Smithsonian Folkways books, Richmond Blues (DBM 03642). In addition, he has also narrated a number of books about music and musicians in …

Posted in: Audio, Blues, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Jazz, Music History and Appreciation, NLS Music Section, Soul Music

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Bill Irwin & “A Light History of Piano Jazz”

Posted by: Katie Rodda

The NLS Music Section has recently acquired another new title by popular and prolific contributor, Bill Irwin. Patrons of the Music Section, and followers of this blog, may already be aware of Mr. Irwin’s background. If you wish to read more about Bill Irwin, please check out our blog post from June of last year, …

Posted in: Audio, Blues, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Instrumental Music, Jazz, Music History and Appreciation, Performing music, Piano, Popular Music