Summary: In 2004, Izzat Majeed founded Sachal Studios to create a space for traditional music in a nation that had rejected its musical roots. After convincing a number of master musicians to pick up their instruments again, they quietly released some classical and folk albums, but it was an experimental album fusing jazz and South Asian instruments that brought Sachal Studios worldwide acclaim. Their...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2016

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1 available in Music DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSIC SON

Summary: In the early decades of cinema, some of the most innovative and celebrated filmmakers in America were women. Alice Guy-Blaché helped establish the basics of cinematic language, while others boldly continued its development: slapstick queen Mabel Normand (who taught Charlie Chaplin the craft of directing), action star Grace Cunard, and LGBTQ icon Alla Nazimova. Unafraid of controversy,...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Kino Classics 2018

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC PIO

Summary: A documentary recollection of music and musicians associated with Kansas City, Mo. in the 1930's, featuring Count Basie and his orchestra, Joe Turner, and Jay McShann.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Kino Video 2001

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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC LAS

Summary: An intimate look at William Shakespeare and his world.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Maya International Vision 2003

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV IN

Amos, Tori.

Contents: Flavor (4:08) -- Yes, Anastasia (4:17) -- Jackie's strength (4:32) -- Cloud on my tongue (4:23) -- Precious things (4:44) -- Gold dust (5:45) -- Star of wonder (3:46) -- Winter (5:45) -- Flying dutchman (6:21) -- Programmable soda (1:27) -- Snow cherries from France (3:01) -- Marianne (4:08) -- Silent all these years (4:33) -- Girl disappearing (4:06).

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Deutsche Grammophon 2012

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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK AMO

Summary: A live performance of Holst's The Planets accompanied by state-of-the-art high definition images from NASA's exploration of the solar system.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Houston Symphony Orchestra 2010

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1 available in Performing Arts DVDs, Call number: DVD PERFORMING ARTS PLA