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Library of Congress: talks and concerts

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Library of Congress A Conversation with a Modern Bookbinder 2014 · Talk Daniel E. Kelm discussed the art and craft of bookbinding.

Library of Congress Kevin Doyle: Irish Step Dance 2014 · Talk Performance by Irish step dancer Kevin Doyle.

Library of Congress Poetry in Translation 2014 · Talk A poetry reading by poet Robert Pinsky and translated by Alberto Ambroggio.

Library of Congress Race & the Broadway Musical 2014 · Talk Warren Hoffman discusses the role of race in American musical theater.

Library of Congress Yiddish Songs of the Jazz Age 2014 · Talk Jane Peppler sings funny and nostalgic Yiddish songs from the 1920s and 1930s.

Library of Congress The Life of a Poet: August Kleinzahler 2014 · Talk Ron Charles conducts an in-depth interview with poet August Kleinzahler.

Library of Congress Pre-Concert Conversation with Matthias Maute of Ensemble Caprice 2014 · Talk Matthias Maute discusses his musical career in a pre-concert conversation.

Library of Congress Poet Timothy Donnelly 2014 · Talk Poet Timothy Donnelly lectures and reads from his works.

Library of Congress The Library of Congress Is Your Library 2015 · Talk An overview of the history of the Library of Congress.

Library of Congress Latin American Poetry for the World - An Anthology 2015 · Talk World-renowned Latin American poets recite their poems in Spanish.

Library of Congress Creole United: African American Creole Music from Louisiana 2015 · Talk Creole United performs a concert of creole music from southwest Louisiana.

Library of Congress Flora & Flowers of Jordan 2015 · Talk Dawud Al-Eisawi discusses the flora and flowers of Jordan.

Library of Congress Sones de México Ensemble: Mexican American Music & Dance from Chicago 2015 · Talk A concert by Mexican folk music group Sones de México Ensemble.

Library of Congress Lisa Scottoline: Corrupted 2015 · Talk Lisa Scottoline discusses her book "Corrupted."

Library of Congress China's Role in Global Clean Energy Technology Development 2015 · Talk Joanna Lewis discussed China's role in developing clean energy technology.

Library of Congress Rendering Epic: Translator as Reciter 2015 · Talk Ahmad Sadri discussed his translation of the Persian classic, "The Shahnameh."

Library of Congress The Poem Is You 2015 · Talk Poet and critic Stephen Burt gave a lecture titled "The Poem Is You."

Library of Congress New Horizons: Journey to Pluto & Beyond 2015 · Talk Dennis Reuter presented NASA's first close-up images of Pluto.

Library of Congress Working in Ebola Units in Sierra Leone & Liberia 2015 · Talk Daniel Lucey spoke about his work with Ebola in Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Library of Congress The Life of a Poet: Mary Ruefle 2015 · Talk Poet and essayist Mary Ruefle discusses her work with Ron Charles.

Library of Congress Zulal Trio & Ara Dinkjian Oral History 2015 · Talk Members of the Zulal Trio discuss the history of the group and their music.

Library of Congress Terrance Hayes 2015 · Talk As part of the ongoing series, Terrance Hayes gives a lecture on poetry.

Library of Congress Poetry & Literacy Symposium 2015 · Talk A series of panels exploring the connections between poetry and literacy.

Library of Congress World War 1863 2015 · Talk Peter Tsouras spoke about his latest book, "Bayonets, Balloons & Ironclads."

Library of Congress Preconcert Interview with Jennifer Higdon 2015 · Talk Composer Jennifer Higdon discusses her viola concerto.

Library of Congress International Literature: Christian Jungersen 2015 · Talk Christian Jungersen reads and discusses his novel "You Disappear."

Library of Congress Pre-Concert Conversation with Kim Kashkashian & Péter Nagy 2015 · Talk A pre-concert conversation with Kim Kashkashian and Péter Nagy.

Library of Congress Italy's Gastronomic Traditions 2015 · Talk Food historian Francine Segan discussed Italian cuisine.

Library of Congress BARD Express: Using Your Wish List 2016 · Talk Judy Dixon provides a tutorial on how to use your wish list with BARD Express.

Library of Congress BARD Express: Tips & Tricks 2016 · Talk Judy Dixon provides tips and tricks on using BARD Express.

Library of Congress Noka Oral History 2016 · Talk Members of the Noka Trio and Mikel Markez discuss their music and its origins.

Library of Congress Evolution of Persian Calligraphy 2016 · Talk Mehdi Saeedi spoke about his latest work in calligraphy.

Library of Congress A Spanish Reading of Hemingway 2016 · Talk Douglas LaPrade presents a lecture on Ernest Hemingway.

Library of Congress Ritual Archives 2016 · Talk African studies scholar Toyin Omoyeni Falola discussed ritual archives.

Library of Congress From Text to Image: Illumination as Visual Commentary 2016 · Talk World-renowned artist Avner Moriah discussed his illuminations of the Bible.

Library of Congress Cheick Hamala Diabate Ensemble 2016 · Talk A concert featuring the Cheick Hamala Diabate Ensemble.

Library of Congress Teacher Resource: More Reference Services at the Library of Congress 2016 · Talk Discover reference services from the Library of Congress.

Library of Congress Everyday Bias 2016 · Talk Howard Ross discusses his recent book, "Everyday Bias."

Library of Congress Burt Feintuch Oral History 2017 · Talk Ethnomusicologist Burt Feintuch discussed his life and career with Nancy Groce.

Library of Congress BeauSoleil Quartet Oral History 2017 · Talk Members of the BeauSoleil Quartet discussed their lives and musical careers.

Library of Congress Persian Manuscripts in India: Collections, Collectors & Their Future 2017 · Talk Chander Shekhar spoke about the Persian manuscript tradition from India.

Library of Congress Opening Remarks - Collections as Data: Impact 2017 · Talk Opening remarks of the day-long symposium, "Collections as Data: Impact."

Library of Congress Eva Ybarra, Queen of the Accordion 2017 · Talk "Queen of the Accordion" Eva Ybarra performed a concert of conjunto music.

Library of Congress The Fairfield Four in Concert 2017 · Talk A concert by African-American gospel quartet The Fairfield Four.

Library of Congress Poet Antjie Krog 2017 · Talk South African poet & writer Antjie Krog discussed and read from her work.

Library of Congress Islam: Facts & Fictions 2017 · Talk Chase Robinson discussed his work on the history of Islamic civilization.

Library of Congress Sheila Kay Adams 2017 · Talk North Carolina musician and storyteller Sheila Kay Adams performs.

Library of Congress Dover Quartet Concert 2017 · Talk The Dover Quartet performed a pop-up concert in the Library's Great Hall.