The New York Times – Music:
The collection at the Library of Congress also added works by Weezer and Vince Gill, and a radio broadcast of a fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.
Category: Library of Congress
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Joe Hickerson, 89, Dies; Helped Preserve America’s Folk Song Tradition
The New York Times – Music:
He was both the longtime archivist of folk music at the Library of Congress and a widely respected singer and songwriter.
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‘Home Alone,’ ‘Fame,’ and Apollo 13’ Join National Film Registry
The New York Times – Film:
These movies, along with “Bamboozled” and “Home Alone,” are among 25 selected by the Librarian of Congress.
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Super Mario Bros. and Daddy Yankee Added to Recording Registry
The New York Times – Music:
The Library of Congress has designated 25 recordings, including Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” as “audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time.”
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Why Do Some Films Get Restored and Others Languish? A MoMA Series Holds Clues.
The New York Times – Film:
History, finances and practical concerns all played a role in preserving the movies being shown at To Save and Project.
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Joni Mitchell to Be Honored With Gershwin Prize and Tribute Concert
The New York Times – Music:
The award from the Library of Congress comes amid a wave of recognition for the singer-songwriter, who performed in public last year for the first time since a 2015 health scare.
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‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘Iron Man’ Join National Film Registry
The New York Times – Film:
Those movies, along with ‘Hairspray’ and ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ are among 25 selected by the Librarian of Congress.
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Lizzo Plays New Notes on James Madison’s Crystal Flute from 1813
The New York Times – Music:
A classically trained flutist, the singer, rapper and songwriter spent more than three hours admiring the flute collection at the Library of Congress. Madison’s instrument was made for the second inauguration by a Parisian craftsman.
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Library of Congress Acquires Neil Simon Papers
The New York Times – Film:
The collection of approximately 7,700 items, donated by Simon’s widow, includes dozens of unfinished shows, including a screenplay written for Bette Midler and Whoopi Goldberg.