Pittsburgh’s Jazz Legacy: A Starter Playlist
Throughout the history and development of jazz music, the worldwide cultural significance of contributions to the art form made by Pittsburgh’s legendary Black musicians cannot be understated. With nicknames like … Continued
CLP’s Picks for the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
A party in the Bronx, on August 11th, 1973, is widely considered to be the birthplace of Hip-Hop. Kool Herc made history that night when he and his sister hosted … Continued
Nothing But Flowers
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Music Across Genres: A Black History Month Playlist
One of the most important aspects of Black history is music. For a long time, Black musicians were shut out of the music industry, whether it was not being allowed … Continued
Judy Garland as a Gay Icon
As a gay male of a certain age, it was clear to me that the year 2022 should not end without acknowledging the 100th anniversary of the birth of the … Continued
Everybody has a Mania to do the Polka from Pennsylvania!
Written by Lester Lee and Zeke Manners in 1942, The Pennsylvania Polka is 80 years old! This original piece of sheet music is available to check out from the library. … Continued
Recorded Accompaniments!
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to practice your instrument or sing with a band in your own space whenever the spirit moves you? The library can help! You … Continued
Teen Media Awards 2020!
This moment, unprecedented in our lifetimes, confirms how indispensable creativity is to our life together. A pandemic requires that we navigate new forms of distance—so we explore new ways of … Continued
Marybeth’s Story
Marybeth was one of the first patrons to use Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s REcollection Studio shortly after it opened in fall 2017. This free community resource provides all of the … Continued
Emmai’s Story
“So…,” Emmai Alaquiva says, pausing for a moment. “Being homeless.” You’d never know it now. The guy with the title of CEO of YaMomzHouse multimedia studios. The one in the photo wearing the tux, … Continued