wrote up a blog post about my impressions of the newly-released digital archive of cimbalom player Joseph Moskowitz, which was put online this week. It's a mess, but there's a lot of great stuff in it.
https://alte.klezmor.im/2026/05/23/thoughts-on-the-new-joseph-moskowitz-archive/

#cimbalom #dulcimer #HammeredDulcimer #Romania #MusicHistory #MusicArchive #MusicManuscripts #klezmer #JewishMusic

Thoughts on the new Joseph Moskowitz archive – Old Klezmers – Alte Klezmorim

Joseph Moskowitz Archive

Preserving the Legacy of Joseph Moskowitz (1879-1954)

Thousands of rare concert recordings are landing on the Internet Archive -- listen now | TechCrunch

Chicago-based music superfan Aadam Jacobs has been recording the concerts he goes to since the 1980s, amassing an archive of over 10,000 tapes.

TechCrunch

There are a few versions on the Library of Congress, like this one which only has melodies, not chords. Or other publications with two or three of the pieces printed separately.
https://www.loc.gov/item/2023796142/

#klezmer #MusicArchive #MusicHistory #JewishMusic

🚤💾 OMG, someone out there is hoarding terabytes of ancient MP3 files like they're precious #relics from a forgotten civilization. Because, you know, the world totally needs yet another massive archive of music nobody listens to. 🎶🦖
https://blog.somnolescent.net/2025/09/mp3-com-rescue-barge-barge/ #musicarchive #ancientmp3 #hoardingdigital #forgottenmusic #terabytecollection #HackerNews #ngated
The MP3.com Rescue Barge Barge | Letters From Somnolescent

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I make music. Mostly dark, cinematic, textured stuff. Sometimes pretty, sometimes broken. Been at it for years. Always looking for weird projects to jump into.

lashman

finally pulled all my music together in one place - sorted into themed albums, clean layout, easy to browse, proper rss feeds if you're into that. downloads are free (always will be), but if you feel like throwing a few coins my way, that's an option too. totally optional, nothing paywalled. go poke around. boosts always welcome! :)

https://music.lashman.live/

#freeMusic #indieArtist #creativeCommons #CC0Music #musicArchive #supportArtists #instrumentalMusic #selfHosting #CC0 #gameDev #filmmaking

lashman

I make music. Mostly dark, cinematic, textured stuff. Sometimes pretty, sometimes broken. Been at it for years. Always looking for weird projects to jump into.

lashman

Famous Fans Explore David Bowie's Iconic Archive: Personal Reflections and Inspirations

A new exhibition showcasing David Bowie's vast archive has opened, drawing attention from many artists and musicians who have been influenced by his work. Among them are Moby, Goldie, Natalie Merchant, and others, who share their personal connections to the iconic items in Bowie's collection. Goldie... [More info]

finally pulled all my music together in one place - sorted into themed albums, clean layout, easy to browse, proper rss feeds if you're into that. downloads are free (always will be), but if you feel like throwing a few coins my way, that's an option too. totally optional, nothing paywalled. go poke around. boosts always welcome! :)

https://music.lashman.live/

#freeMusic #indieArtist #creativeCommons #CC0Music #musicArchive #supportArtists #instrumentalMusic #selfHosting #CC0 #gameDev #filmmaking

lashman

I make music. Mostly dark, cinematic, textured stuff. Sometimes pretty, sometimes broken. Been at it for years. Always looking for weird projects to jump into.

lashman