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Preserving the History of the Music Industry

The NAMM Oral History Collection is unique, unlike any other collection in the world. The heart of the Collection is the depth of its narratives that cover innovative creations, the evolution of musical instruments, the ever-changing world of music retail, as well as our collective quest to improve music education around the globe.
Featured Interview
"When life itself offers no order and meaning, the musician creates an order and meaning from the sounds of the earth which flow through his instrument".
Martin Luther King Jr.
In Celebration of Juneteenth