The Library of Congress (LOC) selected both hit and obscure recordings of artists of color for preservation in the National Recording Registry today (March 21).
Per a LOC announcement, 25 newly honored audio works bring the total number of recordings in the registry to 500. The recordings from this class span 85 years and include a mix of commercially released music, field recordings and radio broadcasts. The National Recording Preservation Act of 2000 authorized the creation of the registry, which the LOC has built with annual selections of archival recordings since 2002.
“This annual celebration of recorded sound reminds us of our varied and remarkable American experience,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in the statement. “The unique trinity of historic, cultural and aesthetic significance reflected in the National Recording Registry each year is an opportunity for reflection on landmark moments, diverse cultures and shared memories—all reflected in our recorded soundscape.”
[For more on this story by Sameer Rao, go to https://www.colorlines.com/art...l-recording-registry]
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