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Digging the Fifties | Part 10

Before the 50th anniversary year ends, the NMM wants to share a bit more about the final five instruments that made the cut.

Ana Sofia Silva

Dec 29, 20239 min read

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Digging the Fifties | Part 9

The small Hawaiian ukulele had two peaks of popularity in the U.S. mainland.

Ana Sofia Silva

Dec 22, 20237 min read

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Digging the Fifties | Part 8

Perhaps some of these less-known stories will inspire a future researcher at the NMM?

Ana Sofia Silva

Dec 14, 20236 min read

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Digging the Fifties | Part 7

The collections of the NMM would not be possible without the efforts of many passionate individuals and collectors of musical instruments.

Ana Sofia Silva

Dec 8, 20237 min read

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Digging the Fifties | Part 6

The NMM collections include representative examples of folk, indigenous, and global musical instruments.

Ana Sofia Silva

Nov 30, 20238 min read

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Digging the Fifties | Part 5

Moving on from harmonicas to other small delights: whistles, flutes, and some global takes on turning air into sound!

Ana Sofia Silva

Nov 22, 20236 min read

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Digging the Fifties | Part 4

Free reeds, come get your free reeds here! Harmonicas galore are on the block for this installment of "Digging the Fifties"

Ana Sofia Silva

Nov 17, 20235 min read

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Digging the Fifties | Part 3

This week we dig into clarinets, bugles, and even a slide trombone. Brass and woodwinds galore!

Ana Sofia Silva

Nov 13, 20237 min read

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Digging the Fifties | Part 2

The NMM is excited to bring to you this series of musical delights. Written by curator Ana Sofia Silva, "Digging the Fifties" takes...

Ana Sofia Silva

Nov 2, 20239 min read

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