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New BARD Additions: December 2024

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

This month, the NLS Music Section has added many new titles to BARD (Braille Audio Reading Download). All of these selections are ready to be enjoyed on your computer or smart device, and can downloaded right now on the BARD app! Read on to find out about our latest additions!

Posted in: American Folklife Center, Arias, Art Songs, Bach, Bluegrass, Blues, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Broadway, Classical Music, Electric guitar, Film Music, Gospel music, Guitar, Guitar instruction, Interviews, Jazz, Latin American Music, Library of Congress, Lieder, Motion Picture Music, Music Composition, Music Education, Music History and Appreciation, Musical instruments, New Acquisitions, NLS Music Section, Performing music, Piano, Piano Instruction, Piano Music, Pop Music, Popular Music, Rhythm & Blues (R&B), Song settings, Soundtrack, Talking Books, Uncategorized, Virtuosic Piano Music, Vocal music

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Hidden Gems of the NLS Collection: The Music of Khruangbin

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

For this week's NLS Music Notes blog post, we uncover another "hidden gem" in our collection. Join us for a deep dive into the music of the Texas-based Thai funk band Khruangbin.

Posted in: Audio, Bass Guitar Instruction, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Electric guitar, Guitar, Guitar instruction, Jazz, Music Composition, Musical instruments, New Acquisitions, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Popular Music, Rhythm & Blues (R&B), Talking Books, Texas, Uncategorized, Voyager Catalog

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Hidden Gems of the NLS Collection: The Life and Music of Muddy Waters

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

For this week's NLS Music Notes blog post, our "Hidden Gems" series takes us to the Mississippi Delta as we learn about the life and music of Muddy Waters.

Posted in: American Folklife Center, Blues, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Electric guitar, Free Braille Music Scores, Guitar, Guitar instruction, Instrumental Music, Jazz, Large Print, Large Print Music, Library of Congress, Music History and Appreciation, Music Instruction, Musical instruments, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Rhythm & Blues (R&B), Rock n' Roll, Talking Books, Uncategorized, Voyager Catalog

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Song Stories: Two Tales of September

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

For this week's NLS Music Notes blog, our series "Song Stories" looks at two different takes on the month of September.

Posted in: Art Songs, Audio, Braille, Braille and Audio Reading Download BARD, Braille Music, Classical Music, Disco, Free Braille Music Scores, Large Print, Large Print Music, Lieder, Music Composition, Music History and Appreciation, NLS Music Section, NLS Online Catalog, Poetry, Popular Music, Popular Music Lead Sheets, Rhythm & Blues (R&B), Richard Strauss, Soul Music, Talking Books, Uncategorized, Vocal music, World War II

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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