Research Tools for Historic Sound Recordings

Think about your recording from multiple angles.

• Is this a typical example of the genre?
• Did the artist normally record/write this type of music?
• Look at the year of the recording -- where was the performer in his/her career?
• Were there notable circumstances or consequences surrounding the recording?
• Do the lyrics tell a story about an event or historical figure?
• Was this recording controversial in any way?

Search SUMMMON for the artist or composer name and limit to  Content Type --> Book to find biographies and book chapters.