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Flashing Back on Jimi Hendrix

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

In this week's NLS Music Notes blog, learn about the incredible artistry of Jimi Hendrix--who challenged most preconceived notions of popular music in the 20th century to create a new space for music appreciation.

Posted in: Audio, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Electric guitar, Guest Post, Guitar, Guitar instruction, Instrumental Music, Large Print, Large Print Music, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Popular Music, Popular Music Lead Sheets, Rock n' Roll, Talking Books, Uncategorized

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American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: S (Part 2 – Stuckey, Joey)

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

For this week's NLS Music Notes blog, learn about the inspiring story of Joey Stuckey--a remarkable person who overcame incredible odds to achieve success as a singer, guitarist, producer, and educator.

Posted in: Audio, Blind Musicians, Blues, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Electric guitar, Guitar, Guitar instruction, Instrumental Music, Jazz, Large Print, Large Print Music, Music Instruction, Musical instruments, NLS Music Section, Performing music, Popular Music, Recordings, Rhythm & Blues (R&B), Uncategorized, Vocal music, Voyager Catalog

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New BARD Additions: February 2020

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

Now that we have reached the end of February, it’s time to let you know about new materials available from the NLS Music Section.

Posted in: Audio, Blind Teachers, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Braille Music Digitization, Choral, Classical Music, Disco, Free Braille Music Scores, Guitar, Instrumental Music, Music History and Appreciation, Music Instruction, Musical instruments, New Acquisitions, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Orchestra, Organ, Piano, Piano Music, Popular Music, Popular Music Lead Sheets, Soundtrack, Talking Books, Uncategorized, Violin music, Virtuosic Piano Music, Vocal music