Music
Selections from The Army and Navy Hymnal
Selections from The Army and Navy Hymnal is a heartfelt compilation of hymns crafted to support the spiritual needs of service members in th…
Letters from Great Musicians
The object of this little book is to bring the reader nearer to the great masters in the realm of music, and make him or her acquainted with…
Louis Armstrong At Basin Street
Experience the vibrant sounds of Louis Armstrong at Basin Street in New York City. This recording from May 21, 1955, captures the essence of…
Twelve Good Musicians
Brief sketches of the lives and music of 12 well-known musicians. - Summary by KevinS
Hour of Charm
Hour of Charm is a captivating WW2-era radio show featuring an all-girl orchestra and chorus. This unique program showcases a variety of son…
Sound Of Cinema
Sound of Cinema: Arthurian Legends features Matthew Sweet presenting a selection of film music inspired by the legendary tales of King Arthu…
Recollections of Johannes Brahms
Albert Dietrich, the German composer and conductor, was a friend of Johannes Brahms and the first part of this book includes vivid recollect…
Doris Day Show
Doris opens the show with the song, "You're Nobody's Sweetheart Now," followed by "Canadian Capers." She talks with Libe…
Andrews Sisters
The Sisters sing "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Curt Massey sings "I'll Buy That Dream." The Sisters sing "Put That Rin…
Bing Crosby Show
Bing Crosby entertains with a delightful performance, singing "Dear Hearts and Gentle People" followed by "That Lucky Old Sun…
Jazz Today
Episode #89 of "Jazz Today" aired on KOMO, Seattle on September 2, 1958. Host Bill Coben spins a selection of nice, clean-sounding…
Jubilee
Jubilee ran from 1942 to 1953 and was aimed as a morale-building service for black troops, airing exclusively for military personnel. The sh…
Life of Haydn
In this book the German music scholar Ludwig Nohl provides a fascinating narrative of Joseph Haydn's life from an impoverished childhood to …
Pushing Leaves Towards the Sun
When Oso gets yanked off his motorcycle and killed by a closed parking lot chain, Billy feels guilty for having taught him to hop curbs and …
London Contemporary Orchestra
BBC Open Ear presents music from the leading-edge of the UK’s contemporary scene. The London Contemporary Orchestra showcases an alternative…
Hector Berlioz
How much more futile is it to attempt on the minuscule scale of the following tiny, if rambling, pamphlet to touch upon even a thousandth of…
Delmore Brothers
The Delmore Brothers, Alton and Rabon, were country music pioneers and stars of the Grand Ole Opry in the 1930s. Born into poverty in Elkmon…
Sealtest Variety Theater
Dorothy Lamour hosts this musical variety show featuring the talented Jack Benny as this week's guest.
Personal Recollections of Johannes Brahms
George Henschel, a well-known pianist, singer, composer, and conductor was close friends with Johannes Brahms from 1874 to 1897 and he provi…
Duke Ellington
Experience the vibrant sounds of Duke Ellington as he takes the stage at The Cotton Club in New York City. This broadcast from March 18, 193…