The Latest Breaking News from The Library of Congress

Jimmy Buffett’s big song is in the Library of Congress? He reveals where he wrote it

MIAMI — Jimmy Buffett has been chosen for entry into the Library of Congress.

Miami Herald · Apr 17, 2023

A photographer's life: Carol Highsmith is documenting America for posterity

After spending her life on the road, Carol Highsmith has set about creating a legacy for the ages

Digital Camera World · Apr 16, 2023

Daddy Yankee's 'Gasolina' is the National Recording Registry's first reggaeton song

On Wednesday, the mega-hit single became the first reggaeton song to be inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.

WEKU · Apr 13, 2023

What do Mario and Queen Latifah have in common? They just made it into US history

Queen Latifah, Super Mario, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Daddy Yankee and mariachi music are the latest additions to the U.S. National Recording Registry, which means a selection of their recordings have been dubbed "audio treasures worthy of preservation" by the Library of Congress.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2023

Madonna, Daddy Yankeee, Mariah Carey among 25 new additions to National Recording Registry

Music from Madonna, Mariah Carey, Daddy Yankee and Queen Latifah are among 25 of the “defining sounds of the nation’s history and culture” selected to join the National Recording Registry, the Library of Congress said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Mario, Mariah, Madonna added to National Recording Registry

An album from Madonna, a carol from Mariah Carey and music from “Super Mario Bros.”

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Queen Latifah and Super Mario Bros. make history in National Recording Registry debut

Every year, the Librarian of Congress announces 25 sound recordings to be preserved for posterity. Picks for 2023 include music by Queen Latifah, Daddy Yankee, John Lennon, Mariah Carey and more.

WEKU · Apr 12, 2023

America’s soundtrack: Preserving the nation’s musical heritage

The National Recording Registry contains more than 600 culturally important audio recordings.

USAFacts · Mar 10, 2023