Jason Mraz has won the hearts of millions by the way he expresses himself musically. During his NAMM Oral History interview, Jason displayed that same passion as he recalled the important role his music teachers and choir directors played in fueling his love for singing. Jason recounted the looks on the faces of his classmates when he first stood up in front of them to sing,...
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Pablo Ortega was interviewed during the Summer NAMM Show in 2021, just as Magma Strings was launching their American...
Vanessa Mering took a summer job at Alesis while studying at UCLA. That position was her introduction to the music...
Cowboy Joe Babcock is a singer and songwriter whose career in country music spans over sixty years. As a vocalist he...
Recent Podcasts
Recent Podcasts
In many ways, I feel fortunate to have interviewed the Spanish composer, Luis de Pablo. The interview took place just a...
Join the Music History Project team as we explore some fascinating facts about the ukulele! While reviewing NAMM’s...
The Music History Project podcast would like to join the music community in celebrating the 100th anniversary of...
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Accordions make a sound when the bellows are expanded or compressed with air, while pressing keys causing the pallets...
Band Instrument Repair Technicians are always working behind the scenes to save the day when instruments come in...
Music Stores are the first glimpse into the music industry for many of us, and often ignite the passion to play. This...
About the Library & Resource Center
The NAMM Oral History Collection is unique, unlike any other collection in the world. The heart of the Collection is the depth of its narratives that cover innovative creations, the evolution of musical instruments, the ever-changing world of music retail, as well as our collective quest to improve music education around the globe. Oral History participants have come from 79 different countries, 49 U.S. states and were born between 1896 and 1997. This collection is our journal, our own way of chronicling ourselves and our community—the community we so eagerly embrace at the NAMM shows and so proudly celebrate throughout the year. This library of video interviews, now over 4,500 strong and always growing, contains the story of our industry told by those who helped to shape it and have watched it expand and develop through the years.
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