Each year the Librarian of the Library of Congress designates 25 recordings for inclusion in the National Recording Registry. According to the provisions of the National Preservation Act of 2000, these recordings must be at least ten years old and are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." This week, My Place presents part one of a two part series in which many of the latest 25 selections are presented and their significance discussed. Memorable recordings by Blind Lemon Jefferson, Johnny Mercer and Tennessee Ernie Ford are among the selections included.
Enjoy music from VPR including All The Traditions with Robert Resnik, My Place with Joel Najman, Friday Night Jazz with Ray Vega, Safe & Sound with Mary Engisch. We also carry national music programming, including American Routes, All Songs Considered, Alt.Latino, Mountain Stage and Hearts of Space.Check out VPR Classical, too!
My Place: 2014 National Recording Registry Selections - Part One
