#Music history

Articles (3)

• 🇺🇸 Tree Rings Reveal Origins of Some of the World’s Best Violins — 04/03/2026 [USA]

  A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft some of his most renowned instruments.

  Related: #Scientific research, #Cultural heritage
• 🇺🇸 How Newly Found Footage Became ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ — 20/02/2026 [USA]

  While working on a 2022 biopic of the King, Baz Lurhmann learned of unseen footage stored in a Kansas salt mine. That was the start of a winding journey.

  Related: #Film preservation, #Cultural heritage
• 🇬🇧 ‘Holy grail’ footage of David Bowie at his peak to feature in immersive London show — 10/02/2026 [United Kingdom]

  <p>Earl’s Court performance of Heroes in 1978 is among highlights of exhibition exploring singer’s life and work</p><p>Rare “holy grail” footage of David Bowie performing Heroes at Earl’s Court in 197...

  Related: #Culture, #Technology