“Inventing Entertainment: The Early Motion Pictures and Sound Recordings of the Edison Companies” offers a deep dive into 341 motion pictures and 81 sound recordings from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The “Variety Stage Sound Recordings and Motion Pictures” showcase popular vaudeville acts of the time, while the “Joe Smith Collection” features interviews with over 200 music legends. The “Free Music Archive” shares rights-free music, and the “MusicBox Project” documents the history of women in music. Tony Schwartz’s collection highlights socially conscious media campaigns, while the “National Jukebox” offers a range of historical music recordings for free. Explore, remix, and download now!”
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