Link to the Library of Congress: Exploring Musicians' Perspectives through Interviews in the Joe Smith Collection.

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Title: Link to the Library of Congress: Exploring Musicians' Perspectives through Interviews in the Joe Smith Collection.
Authors: Manchester, Eileen J. ejakeway@loc.gov
Source: Music Educators Journal. Sep2025, Vol. 112 Issue 1, p6-9. 4p.
Subject Terms: Interviewing
Company/Entity: Library of Congress
People: Smith, Joe, Bowie, David, 1947-2016, Cole, Natalie, 1950-2015
Abstract: The article focuses on the Joe Smith Collection at the Library of Congress, which preserves many interviews with iconic musicians and music industry professionals, exploring their creative processes, social impact, and careers. It highlights how these recordings, featuring artists such as David Bowie, Ray Charles, Joni Mitchell, Natalie Cole, and Pete Seeger, can be used in classrooms to study musical genres, performance techniques, stage personas, gender dynamics, and cultural influences.
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Abstract:The article focuses on the Joe Smith Collection at the Library of Congress, which preserves many interviews with iconic musicians and music industry professionals, exploring their creative processes, social impact, and careers. It highlights how these recordings, featuring artists such as David Bowie, Ray Charles, Joni Mitchell, Natalie Cole, and Pete Seeger, can be used in classrooms to study musical genres, performance techniques, stage personas, gender dynamics, and cultural influences.
ISSN:00274321
DOI:10.1177/00274321251358864