{"id":5403,"date":"2025-01-17T14:11:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T14:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/blog\/?p=5403"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:06:17","slug":"look-back-at-rsa-staff-favorites-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/blog\/events-general-interest\/look-back-at-rsa-staff-favorites-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Look Back at RSA Staff Favorites in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Look-Back-at-RSA-Staff-Favorites-in-2024.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Look-Back-at-RSA-Staff-Favorites-in-2024-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"A collage of vintage music record labels with a blue section at the bottom reading &quot;LOOK BACK AT RSA STAFF FAVORITES IN 2024.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-5410\" style=\"width:321px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Welcome Back Owls! As the spring semester begins, the Recorded Sound Archives (RSA) is buzzing with excitement! Whether you\u2019re a returning student or new to Florida Atlantic University, we\u2019re thrilled to welcome you to explore the RSA\u2014a treasure trove of historic sound recordings preserved right here in the Wimberly Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year was a remarkable one for our team. We digitized countless recordings spanning genres, eras, and cultures, ensuring these invaluable pieces of history are available for generations to come. To kick off the new semester, we\u2019re sharing some of our staff\u2019s favorite digitization projects from the past year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RSA Staff Favorites in 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/track\/111183\">Tantst, Tantst Yidelekh<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;by Abe Schwartz Orchestra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/album\/9281\">Grieg: Piano Concerto<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/track\/123135\">What a Wonderful World<\/a><\/strong> by Louis Armstrong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/album\/52974\">Vilanelle<\/a><\/strong> by Maria Ivogun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/album\/54381\">Nun Mi Sceta<\/a><\/strong> by Josef Schmidt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/album\/19839\">Lover, Come Back To Me <\/a><\/strong>by Red Allen and his Quartet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/album\/19839\">Never On Sunday<\/a><\/strong> by Red Allen and his Quartet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/album\/20083\">Hang Over Blues<\/a><\/strong> by Various Artists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/album\/20104\">A hundred Years From Today<\/a><\/strong> by Eddie Condon and his Orchestra <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\/album\/20155\">Big Noise From Winnetka<\/a><\/strong> by Bob Crosby Orchestra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Invitation to Explore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that many of these digitized recordings are available online? Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/rsa.fau.edu\"><strong>RSA website<\/strong><\/a> to explore thousands of recordings or stop by the library to see the collections in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we embark on another semester, we encourage you to dive into the rich sounds of history. Whether you\u2019re seeking inspiration for a research project, an escape into another era, or simply curious about what the RSA has to offer, there\u2019s something for everyone. And if you find yourself within FAU Libraries and on the 5th floor please stop by for our History of Sound Tour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s to a spring semester filled with discovery, creativity, and the music of the past enriching our present. Welcome back, and happy listening!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome Back Owls! As the spring semester begins, the Recorded Sound Archives (RSA) is buzzing with excitement! 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