Coming Up: How to Write Songs with Keyboards. A New Audio Book in the Works.
NLS is recording a book on how to write songs. It will be available to NLS patrons in the near future. Happy composing!
American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: N (Part 1–Nickerson, Camille)
Learn about Camille Lucie Nickerson, “The Louisiana Lady,” who worked for the recognition and appreciation of Afro-Creole folk music through her scholarship, leadership, and art.
The Blog from Ipanema
Learn the story behind one of the most beloved Latin jazz standards, “The Girl from Ipanema,” and how to borrow the song in different formats from the NLS Music Library.
New BARD Additions: October 2019
Learn about braille music now available on BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) from the NLS Music Section!
NLS Presents: José André Montaño
NLS welcomes jazz pianist and Music Section patron José André Montaño to the stage of the Library of Congress on November 7, 2019.
Remembering Herbert Howells, 1892-1983
Recognizing British composer Herbert Howells contribution to music.
American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: M (Part 2 – McKinnie, Eric “Ricky,” and Montaño, José André)
Today’s American Composers and Musicians blog features two musicians: Eric ‘Ricky’ McKinnie, a blind gospel singer, songwriter and radio show host; and José André Montaño, an up-and-coming 14-year-old jazz musician, keyboardist and composer.
Woodstock at 50: We Are Stardust and Candles
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with accessible music scores and books from the NLS Music Section!
New BARD Additions–September 2019
This blog post takes a look at what audio and braille materials have been added by the NLS Music Section to BARD (Braille Audio Reading Download) in September.
Rediscoveries
The NLS Music Section’s braille music specialist re-discovers choral works by Randall Thompson available from our braille music collection.