Music
Pinto Pete And His Ranchhands
Apparently a very rare radio program, not listed in OTTER, this is a collection of Western (Cowboy) music radio programs from the 1930's. Wh…
Duke Ellington
Experience the vibrant sounds of Duke Ellington in this historic broadcast from the Hurricane Restaurant in New York City on April 22, 1944.…
Tribute To Nelson Eddy
Nelson Ackerman Eddy (June 29, 1901 – March 6, 1967) was an American singer and actor known for his performances in 19 musical films during …
Ella Fitzgerald Friday Night is Music Night
Friday Night Is Music Night presents a special tribute concert recorded at the Hackney Empire, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birt…
Jazz Today
Episode #194 of "Jazz Today" was broadcast on KOMO in Seattle on September 1st, 1959. This episode features a variety of musical p…
The Rubinstein Staccato Etude
This poem, read by 16 Librivox Volunteers, describes the ups and downs and emotional frenzy of The Rubinstein Staccato Etude. The author, R.…
Bing Crosby Show
In this delightful episode of the Bing Crosby Show, Fred Allen joins Bing for a lighthearted conversation about retirement. The two share la…
He’d Nothing but His Violin
LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of He'd Nothing but His Violin by Mary Kyle Dallas. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March…
Aus 98
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer often referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz…
Adolph Zukor's Silver Jubilee
Cecil B. DeMille introduces Jack Benny as the Master of Ceremonies for Adolph Zukor's Silver Jubilee, featuring a delightful mix of music an…
Command Performance
Tommy Riggs performs with "Betty Lou". Mitzi Green does her imitations of Katherine Hepburn, Greta Garbo, and Fanny Brice. Al Jols…
The Pianoforte Sonata
John S. Shedlock covers the history of what might now be called the keyboard sonata, from Kuhnau's Sonata in B flat from 1695, believed at t…
Chase And Sanborn Hour
In this episode of the Chase And Sanborn Hour, enjoy a delightful mix of music and comedy. Nelson Eddy serenades the audience with "I'm…
Look Back And Listen The Phonograph
The early days of the phonograph record and the people who made the popular music that filled them are explored in this fascinating program.…
Mellow
Join Willie Dixon Jr. as he takes you on a journey back in time with the artists that made music what it is today, sharing why this is the b…
Let's Make A Festival
Let's Make a Festival is an engaging afternoon play that takes a look at the early years of the Aldeburgh Festival through the eyes of the r…
Thirty Minutes In Hollywood
Hosted by George Jessel, this episode features a young talent, seven-year-old Josephine Starr, who sings an aria. Jessel introduces the audi…
Chase And Sanborn Hour
In this entertaining episode of the Chase And Sanborn Hour, Nelson Eddy sings "Soldiers Of Fortune" and attempts to teach Edgar Be…
Over The Rainbow
Experience the magic of Judy Garland in "Over the Rainbow," a captivating musical entertainment that depicts a day in the life of …
Komedy Kingdom
Host Elvia Allman introduces the topic of today's show: the movies. Joe Blow gives a report on Hollywood, providing insights into the film i…