Last year, the Library of Congress added music from Wu-Tang Clan, Queen, Alicia Keys and 22 other recordings to the National Recording Registry. This year, 25 more culturally, historically or aesthetically significant recordings have been added to the ever-growing list. The recordings selected for preservation this year were curated from material dating as far back as 1908 to as recent as 2012. Here’s what you need to know about the National Recording Registry and this year’s inductees.
What is the National Recording Registry?
The National Recording Preservation Board was established by the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000, which also created the National Recording Registry and the National Recording Preservation Foundation. With the help of the public, the National Recording Registry selects and preserves recordings that are significant to the history of America.