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Posted by: Cary O’Dell
The late Quincy Jones is remembered in this look back at the seminal pop record and cultural blockbuster that he produced, Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound, Uncategorized
Posted by: Matthew Barton
Arthur “Art” Sheridan, who made major contributions to the history of blues and rhythm and blues as founder and owner of Chance Records, passed away at the age of 99 on September 26th, 2024. In 2023, the Library of Congress acquired the Chance Records master tape library.
Posted in: Recorded Sound
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry looks back at Ritchie Valens and his immortal "La Bamba"!
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Library of Congress and its National Recording Registry celebrates "Gasolina" by Daddy Yankee!
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
In honor of the late Bob Newhart, the Library of Congress shares this 2015 interview he did with the Library's National Recording Registry.
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Check out some early recordings that evoke “man’s best friend” during these dog days of summer!
Posted in: Jukebox, Recorded Sound
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Meet Rob Cristarella, Audio Preservation Specialist at the Library of Congress
Posted in: American Folklife Center, Recorded Sound, Staff Profile
Posted by: Cary O’Dell
The Library announces its newest inductees to the National Recording Registry! It will be music to your ears!
Posted in: National Recording Registry, Recorded Sound, Uncategorized
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
A collection of sounds effects from the California Radio Historical Society provides a glimpse into the the “golden age of radio” in the 1930’s and 1940’s.
Posted in: Radio, Recorded Sound