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American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: P (Part 2—Puckett, Riley)

Posted by: Lindsay Conway

He was nicknamed the Ball Mountain Caruso. He introduced yodeling to country music recording well before Jimmie Rodgers' blue yodel. Meet Riley Puckett, one of the brightest stars of early country music, in today's blog post.

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Song Stories: April in Paris

Posted by: Brian McCurdy

This week, as part of our series, "Song Stories," learn more about the origins of the melody and lyric that lifted the spirits of the world during the Great Depression: "April in Paris."

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New BARD Additions: March 2020

Posted by: Lindsay Conway

Enjoy learning music from the comfort of home with the new talking books and braille music scores now available on BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) from the NLS Music Section.

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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.

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New BARD Additions: January 2020

Posted by: Gilbert Busch

It's the end of January, and time to let you know about new materials available from the NLS Music Section.

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New BARD Additions: December 2019

Posted by: Lindsay Conway

The NLS Music Section presents a feast of new music added to BARD, perfect for beginning 2020 on a high note!