Category: Music History & Performer Highlights

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Timeless Latin American Music and Art

By , September 13, 2024 3:29 pm
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From September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the rich history and cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. This month offers a unique opportunity to explore the legacies of those who have shaped the vibrant music and culture we cherish today.

At the heart of this celebration is our collection of Latin American artists, capturing the voices and stories of iconic figures such as Desi Arnaz, Lola Flores, Chucho Martinez Gil, and Ernesto Lecuona. These remarkable artists influenced the world with their music and continue to inspire future generations. In the past, we’ve honored their contributions by creating stunning portraits that highlight their achievements, sharing both their sound and their legacy through art. Read More About This…

10 Pioneering Bands of the 1920s That Shaped Music

By , August 30, 2024 5:28 pm
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Collage or Record labels highlighting with title “10 Pioneering Bands of the 1920s That Shaped the Sound of Music”

Discover 10 Pioneering Bands of the 1920s, the 1920s, often called the “Jazz Age,” was a time of profound cultural and musical transformation. Jazz, with its vibrant rhythms and innovative spirit, became the soundtrack of a generation, reflecting the era’s dynamic social changes.

This decade also marked the rise of the recording industry, with 78 RPM records capturing the sounds that would forever alter the music landscape. Let us look at 10 pioneering bands that defined this golden jazz age. Read More About This…

Black History Month Music Resources

By , February 10, 2022 3:44 pm
Discover Music Resources this Black history month - record labels featuring and highlighting several black musicians

In celebration of Black History Month, our Sound Archivist Ben Roth wanted to share “Heebie Jeebies” one of Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five’s first recordings on a piano roll using his player piano. Please enjoy this video we put together.

You can listen to the original recording played by Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five by visiting: https://rsa.fau.edu/album/6591 Read More About This…

Lola Flores Coloring Page – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage through Music and Portraits

By , October 16, 2020 12:35 am
Illustration of Lola Flores’s face with text ‘Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – Drawing Lola Flores’ in a graphic.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Recorded Sound Archives is exploring music through portraits.  This week discover and learn more about Spanish singer, actress, dancer and business woman Lola Flores in the video below.

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Desi Arnaz Coloring Page – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage through Music and Portraits

By , October 2, 2020 5:04 pm
Illustrated portrait of Desi Arnaz with text ‘Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – Discover Desi Arnaz’ on a purple banner.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Recorded Sound Archives is exploring music through portraits.  This week discover and learn more about Cuban American Musician and Bandleader – Desi Arnaz in the video below.


If you enjoyed learning about Desi Arnaz you can listen to five of his recordings in the Recorded Sound Archives: https://rsa.fau.edu/desi-arnaz Read More About This…

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