“The British Library has made 23,700 rare music and sound recordings from its massive collection, reputed to be one of the largest sound archives in the world, available for free online.”
Tag: 09.06.09
Detroit Gets A New Jazz Orchestra
“Organizers say the ultimate goals include staging a regular series with concerts across metro Detroit, touring, recording and cooperating more with the Detroit public schools, where disappearing music programs are putting the next generation of jazz musicians at risk.”
Why Have Jewelry Auctions Been Going Gangbusters In A Recession?
“When the glitter of a jewel makes it hard to resist temptation, money suddenly becomes available. There might be a lesson here for those who are in charge of the broader economy.”
Mind Control For The Mass Market
“Brain-control interface technology is in the midst of a big coming-out party this year as it reaches the mass market for the first time in the form of a handful of games and toys.”
Hollywood’s Fascination With WWII
“Why has no other war in the history of mankind seized and held the imagination of American directors and producers for so long a period of time?”