« March 2008 | Main | May 2008 »
April 22, 2008
The Silk Road: Music, Art, and Poetry from Istanbul to Samarqand
| The Silk Road: music, art, and poetry from Istanbul to Samarqand written, directed and produced by Judith Frey DVD: DS33.1 .S556 2006 This new DVD presents the arts of the Islamic world in the regions of ancient Persia, where Islam flourished after the 7th century with an artistic renaissance that reflected the beauty of Persian culture. Featuring rare recordings of 6th-century Persian classical music, Sufi music from an order founded by the poet Rumi in the 13th century, historic photographs of Islamic architecture, and Persian and Sufi poetry. Includes a 20-page booklet of music and photo identification. |
Posted by Matt Jordan at 01:49 PM
April 07, 2008
BBC Music magazine
 |
BBC Music magazine London, Eng. : BBC Magazine The Music Library now carries the world's best selling classical music magazine, BBC Music magazine, published in the United Kingdom by BBC. For further details, go to the BBC Music magazine website. |
Posted by Matt Jordan at 08:15 AM
April 01, 2008
Woody Guthrie: Ain't Got No Home
| Woody Guthrie [videorecording] : ain't got no home Peter Frumkin Productions, LLC, and Thirteen/WNET New York DVD: ML410 .G978 W66 2007 This film explores Guthrie's creative genius -- his life and music as well as lesser known talents like writing and painting. Every American who has listened to the radio knows Guthrie's 'This Land Is Your Land.' The music of the folk singer/songwriter has been recorded by everyone from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to U2. |
Posted by Matt Jordan at 04:12 PM