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The Poetry of Music: The Howard Swanson Papers at the Amistad Research Center

by Felicia D. Render, Archivist “The only thing I live for is my music.” —Howard Swanson Throughout history, people and groups honor...

The CMA Experience: Highlighting the Chicago Music Association Collection at Amistad

Celebrating the accomplishments of African American classical performers and chronicling the rich musical traditions

Harold Battiste’s Private Record Collection

Tucked away in the Amistad Research Center’s offsite storage facility is a collection you might not know about. The temperature and...

W.C. Handy: Music Publishing Giant and “Father of the Blues”

William Christopher Handy, more commonly known by his initials, earned worldwide recognition as one of the earliest musicians to write...

New Orleans Spirit: The Donald Harrison, Sr. Family Papers

The Amistad Research Center is pleased to announce the acquisition of the family papers of long-time Mardi Gras Indian, Big Chief Donald...

Preserving the Sounds of Treme

In 1993, the Amistad Research Center took on a project documenting one of New Orleans’ most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. Cheryl...

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