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Legendary performer Tony Bennett received the prize for his lifetime contributions as an interpreter of America's songbook.
Read More »Tony Bennett Honored with the 2017 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
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Christopher Nolan in Conversation with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Nolan on why film preservation is important, his influences, and his latest film ‘Dunkirk.’
Read More »Smokey Robinson Honored with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Legendary producer and singer Smokey Robinson received the prize for excellence in songwriting.
Read More »Interview: Joseph J. Ellis Discusses ‘The Quartet’ and Thomas Jefferson at the National Book Festival
Video interview with Joseph J. Ellis author of "The Quartet".
Read More »Joan Baez Honored by Library of Congress and Amnesty International
The human rights organization will honor the folk singer along with Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei at a ceremony in Berlin in May.
Read More »In Passing: David “Honeyboy” Edwards (1915-2011)
One of the last of the Delta Bluesmen passes away at age 96.
Read More »Sundance 2011 Film Review: These Amazing Shadows
Films worth preserving get a light shone on them in this Sundance Doc Premiere.
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