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Radio Program: Music in a New World: Music of Soviet Central Asia

Creator:
National Public Radio  Search this
Collection Creator:
Rinzler, Ralph  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound cassette (analog.)
Culture:
Soviets  Search this
Russians  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Sound cassettes
Place:
United States
Washington (D.C.)
Soviet Union
Russia
Local Numbers:
FP-1982-CT-0664
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in: Washington (D.C.), United States, 1982.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. Some duplication is allowed. Use of materials needs permission of the Smithsonian Institution.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
World music  Search this
Collection Citation:
Ralph Rinzler papers and audio recordings, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.RINZ, Item FP-1994-CT-0664
See more items in:
Ralph Rinzler papers and audio recordings
Ralph Rinzler papers and audio recordings / Series 9: Audio / Non-Commercial / Compact Audio Cassettes (CT)
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk501893ea7-3c37-439b-bc59-edc608219d94
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-rinz-ref9063

Dorothy Horstman Oral History Field and Radio Show Recordings

Creator:
Horstman, Dorothy, 1930-1999  Search this
Cline, Patsy  Search this
Horstman, Madi  Search this
Horstman, Fritzi  Search this
Mare, Frank  Search this
Lynn, Loretta  Search this
Snow, Hank  Search this
Rodgers, Jimmie  Search this
Williams, Hank (Harold), 1934- (musician)  Search this
Tubb, Ernest  Search this
Acuff, Roy  Search this
Extent:
11 Cubic feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Audiotapes
Audiocassettes
Recordings
Oral history
Interviews
Date:
1959-1999.
Summary:
Tape recordings containing oral history and radio show recordings of country and western music, collected and produced by Dorothy Horstman.,Recordings include such musicians as Jimmie Rodgers, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Hank Snow, and Roy Acuff.
Scope and Contents note:
The Dorothy Horstman Oral History Field and Radio Show recording consist of 351 cassette audio tapes and 164 reel-to-reel audio tapes documenting her field research and radio shows dedicated to the creative process associated with the composers of Country and Western songs. Also included in her collection are 82 reel-to-reel audio tapes complied by Mrs. Horstman and her colleague Mr. Frank Mare. Mr. Mare is a microbiologist from New Jersey, currently residing in Covington, GA. In his free time he is an avid collector of Country and Western recording of the 1920s and 1930s, a music critic, a writer of liner notes, and an information guide to the Country and Western music genre.

The collection is organized into three series. Series 1 comprises the 351 cassette audio tape recordings of the oral history interviews that Mrs. Horstman conducted in the field. They contain the social history of the music, the creative process behind song writing for each artist or theme, and often include biographies and backgrounds of the individuals she interviewed. Series 2 contains 164 reel-to-reel audio tapes of Mrs. Horstman's WNYC radio shows. They trace the history and influence of the music, often using primary material from her interviews that no longer exist in other forms. The shows are devoted to individual artist, composers, or themes, and often include her own commentary and insight. Shows 113-127 are based on the chapters of Mrs. Horstman's book, Sing Your Heart Out Country Boy. Shows in this series without a playlist could not be listened to because of preservation reasons and therefore are unavailable for use. Series 3 comprises the 82 reel-to-reel audio tapes compiled by Frank Mare and Mrs. Horstman. They consist of tape recordings of songs that are in Mr. Mare's personal collection. They were made at the request of Mrs. Horstman as part of her research of the music and her personal
Arrangement:
The collection is divided into 3 series.

Series 1: Oral history and field recordings, 1961-1999

Series 2: Radio show recordings, 1972-1977

Series 3: Frank Mare and miscellaneous recordings, 1959-1976
Biographical/Historical note:
Songwriter and Journalist Dorothy Horstman (1930-1999), began her love affair with Country and Western music early in life. She was born in Georgia, adopted and raised in Louisiana. She attended the University of Texas at Austin in the 1950s and became a registered nurse. In 1959 she married James Horstman and would later make her home in New York City, taking her love for Country and Western music with her. It is here that her interest in the creative process of song writing moved from a personal interest to one that would include a more public persona. Although never academically trained, Mrs. Horstman spent four decades between 1954-1999, conducting countless interviews with some of the most important artist and performers in Country and Western music. Following the example of Sigmund Spaeth, Dorothy left no door closed in her search for the facts and origin to a particular song. In the mid-1970s, she put her research to work in her own weekly WYNC radio show. Many will remember her signature opening of "Hello Country Fans. . ."

In 1975 Mrs. Horstman published her first book titled, Sing Your Heart Out, Country Boy, in it she continued to work with the concept she originated known as song annotation or the process of learning the origin and inspiration of a song and its connection to the people.

Prior to her death in September 1999, Dorothy had just completed work on her second book titled, America's Best Loved Country Songs. It is being posthumously published.

Dorothy Horstman once wrote that "Country music is as American as mom's apple pie. . . (covering such values as) God, country, home, mother, good and evil, right and wrong." Spanning four decades the Dorothy Horstman Oral History Field and Radio Show recording collection portrays the astonishing range of this genre. Contained within it are such country legends as Jimmie Rodgers who, is not only known as the "Father of Country Music," but who also helped move country music from its hillbilly roots of instrumentals to its modern day vocal sound and style. Ernest Tubb, who throughout his fifty year career in the business helped some of country music's greats, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Pasty Cline, Charlie Walker, and Hank Snow get their start. Roy Acuff once named the "King of Country Music" by baseball great Dizzy Dean, who along with Fred Rose formed Acuff-Rose Publications, Nashville's first country music publishing company. And the Carter Family, also known as the "first family of country music," who blended tradition songs and lyrics with their own musical and vocal techniques to help put country music on the map during the 1930s.
Provenance:
Collection donated by Madi and Fritz Horstman, 2000.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research and access to user copies of tapes, on site by appointment.
Rights:
Copyright restrictions. Fritzi and Madi Horstman retain all rights to these recordings. Contact the Archives Center for more information.
Topic:
Country musicians  Search this
Country music  Search this
Radio programs, Musical  Search this
Genre/Form:
Audiotapes -- 1950-2000
Audiocassettes
Recordings
Oral history
Interviews -- 1950-2000
Citation:
Dorothy Horstman Oral History Field and Radio Show Recordings, 1959-1999, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0723
See more items in:
Dorothy Horstman Oral History Field and Radio Show Recordings
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8381f0acc-99f4-405c-b616-5f3c203d2921
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0723

Wade in the Water Radio Series Collection

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution  Search this
National Public Radio  Search this
National Public Radio  Search this
Reagon, Bernice Johnson, 1942-  Search this
Extent:
27 Cubic feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Interviews
Audiotapes
Date:
1994
Scope and Contents:
Original performance and interview audio recordings, audio outtake materials, program masters, and finished program tapes from the Smithsonian Institution/National Public Radio series WADE IN THE WATER. Collection documents the influence of religion on various African American sacred and secular music styles, including gospel, spirituals, classical, popular, and jazz.
Arrangement:
Collection is arranged into one series.
Provenance:
Made at the national Museum of American History, 1992.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Unrestricted research use of reference audio cassettes only. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Rights:
Reproduction fees for commercial use. Copyright restrictions. Contact repository for information.
Topic:
Jazz  Search this
Gospel music  Search this
Radio programs, Musical  Search this
African Americans -- Music  Search this
Music -- Religious aspects  Search this
Church music  Search this
Genre/Form:
Interviews
Audiotapes
Citation:
Wade in the Water Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0516
See more items in:
Wade in the Water Radio Series Collection
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep898a51e58-9a32-42d9-ac71-198262e9cd18
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0516

Bobby Bennett Spoke with The Jewels and Beverly Lindsay

Creator:
Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Collection Creator:
Kendall Productions  Search this
Extent:
1 Sound recording (audio cassette)
Type:
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
2000
Scope and Contents:
Radio DJ Bobby Bennett interviewed two members of 'The Jewels' - Sandra Bears and Grace Ruffin, who were students at Roosevelt High School in Washington, D.C. Bears and Ruffin spoke of their inspirations; their song 'Opportunity;' still performing after 40 years; their upcoming performance at the Smithsonian; and performing with James Brown. They also addressed questions and comments from people who called into the radio program. Program included music by 'The Jewels' performed in the 1960s. Beverly Lindsay joined the conversation and spoke of the upcoming Smithsonian exhibition 'Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers, 1840 to the present' and the exhibition's opening reception where the 'The Jewels' would be performing. Music by other artists also on the recording.
Radio program - music and interview. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 20000201.
Biographical / Historical:
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
Local Numbers:
ACMA AV005291_B
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Singers  Search this
African American women singers  Search this
Doo-wop (Music)  Search this
Radio programs  Search this
Genre/Form:
Sound recordings
Citation:
Bobby Bennett Spoke with The Jewels and Beverly Lindsay, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.06-055, Item ACMA AV005291_A
See more items in:
Kendall Productions Records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa76890831e-b608-4197-90dd-a2cc7c19fe5e
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-06-055-ref724

Jean Clairmook Radio Scrapbook

Creator:
Clairmook, Jean  Search this
Extent:
0.3 Cubic feet (1 box)
Container:
Box 1
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Greeting cards
Scrapbooks
Photographs
Correspondence
Clippings
Date:
1930-1932
Scope and Contents:
One homemade scrapbook documenting the radio career of young Jean Clairmook. The book contains letters, greeting cards, newspaper clippings, and photographs. The creator of the scrapbook is unknown.
Arrangement:
1 series.
Biographical / Historical:
Jean Claire Rian was born March 22, 1925 in Redwood City, California to Monte and Claire Rian. She began her musical career at an early age singing on the radio as Jean Clairmook. At the age of two and one-half years of age she sang at a Shriners' luncheon at the Palace Hotel which was broadcasted. Clairmook married William Henry Blasser and had four children. She died on December 3, 2016 at the age of ninety-one in Cupertino, California.

Source: Broadcast Weekly, March 28, 1931
Related Materials:
Materials in the Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Ed Jackson "Book of Radio Personalities" Scrapbook NMAH.AC.0861

George H. Clark Collection Radioana Collection NMAH.AC.0055

Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Series: Radio NMAH.AC.0060

National Bureau of Standards Radio Collection NMAH.AC.0217
Provenance:
Immediate source of acquisition unknown.
Restrictions:
Collection open for research on site by appointment. Unprotected photographs must be handled with gloves.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Radio programs, Musical  Search this
Singers -- 1930-1950  Search this
Radio -- 1930-1940  Search this
Genre/Form:
Greeting cards -- 1920-1940
Scrapbooks -- 20th century
Photographs -- Black-and-white photoprints -- Silver gelatin -- 1930-1940
Correspondence -- 1920-1930
Clippings -- 1930-1950
Citation:
Jean Clairmook Radio Scrapbook, 1930-1932, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0674
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8150575f0-86c0-4a6b-a37d-9d167374675a
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0674
Online Media:

Audrey Wells "Women in Jazz" Radio Series

Creator:
Young, Martha  Search this
Wilson, Nancy, 1937-  Search this
Williams, Mary Lou, 1910-1981  Search this
Teagarden, Norma, 1911-  Search this
Rushen, Patrice  Search this
Purim, Flora, 1942-  Search this
Parker, Chan  Search this
McRae, Carmen, 1922-  Search this
McPartland, Marian  Search this
Lincoln, Abbey, 1930 -  Search this
Maria, Tania, 1948-  Search this
Kral, Roy, 1921  Search this
Lieb, Sandra  Search this
Keane, Helen  Search this
KJAZ radio station (San Francisco, California)  Search this
Jones, Etta, 1928-  Search this
Jordan, Sheila, 1928-  Search this
Fitzgerald, Ella, 1917-1996  Search this
Humes, Helen, 1913-1981  Search this
Donald, Barbara, 1942-  Search this
Escovedo, Sheila  Search this
Dearie, Blossom, 1926-  Search this
Dodgion, Dottie, 1925-  Search this
Carter, Betty, 1930-  Search this
Coltrane, Alice, 1937-  Search this
Brackeen, Joanne, 1938-  Search this
Bloom, Jane Ira  Search this
Carroll, Barbara, 1925-  Search this
Cain, Jackie, 1928-  Search this
Anderson, Ernestine, 1928-  Search this
Akiyoshi, Toshiko, 1929-  Search this
Donor:
Wells, Audrey  Search this
Extent:
2 Cubic feet (2 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Audiotapes
Interviews
Oral history
Date:
1981-1982
Scope and Contents:
Thirty-four tapes of radio shows Wells did on radio station KJAZ in San Francisco on the subject of women in jazz. Some of the sessions featured interviews, while others featured recorded music. The performers and interviewees are listed below.
Arrangement:
1 series.
Biographical / Historical:
Film director and producer, Wells was once a disc jockey on radio station KJAZ in San Francisco.
Related Materials:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History

John and Devra Hall Levy Collection, NMAH.AC1221

Ella Fritzgerald Papers, NMAH.AC0584

Bill Holman Collection, NMAH.AC0733

W. Royal Stokes Collection of Music Photoprints and Interviews, NMAH.AC0766

Joel Dorn Papers, 1966-1987, NMAH.AC.0536

Jeffrey Kliman Photographs, NMAH.AC0628

John Gensel Collection of Duke Ellington Music, NMAH.AC0763

Leonard Gaskin Papers, NMAH.AC0900

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Smithsonian Institution, Division of Performing Arts, Accession T90055
Provenance:
Donated by Audrey Wells to the Archives Center in 2005.
Restrictions:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection is open for research.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Jazz  Search this
Jazz musicians -- United States  Search this
Music -- 20th century  Search this
Musicians -- United States  Search this
Radio programs, Musical  Search this
Women in music  Search this
Women musicians  Search this
Genre/Form:
Audiotapes -- 1990-2000
Interviews -- 1990-2000
Oral history -- 1990-2000
Citation:
Audrey Wells "Women in Jazz" Radio Series, 1981-1982, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0899
See more items in:
Audrey Wells "Women in Jazz" Radio Series
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep87e078fa6-5839-49ad-9cad-0607bb79a34f
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0899

Afropop worldwide ... listener's guide

Title:
Afropop worldwide listener's guide
Author:
World Music Productions  Search this
National Public Radio (U.S.)  Search this
Physical description:
v. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm
Type:
Periodicals
Date:
19uu
Topic:
Musicians, Black--Directories  Search this
Blacks in the performing arts--Directories  Search this
Radio programs, Musical  Search this
Call number:
ML12 .A258
ML12.A258
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_426181

Classic feel magazine

Title:
CLASSICfeel
Author:
Classic FM (Radio station : South Africa)  Search this
Physical description:
[15] v. : col. ill., ports. (chiefly col.) ; 30-33 cm
Type:
Periodicals
Place:
South Africa
Date:
2000
2015
2000-2015
Topic:
Music  Search this
Radio programs, Musical  Search this
Popular culture  Search this
Music appreciation  Search this
Call number:
ML68 .C53
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_843088

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