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6th Annual Woody Guthrie Fellowship Program Opens

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The opening of the 6th Annual Woody Guthrie Fellowship Program has been announced by Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc., and Nora Guthrie, Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie Archives (WGA) and Foundation. In recognition of the Woody Guthrie Centennial in 2012, the BMI Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with the Woody Guthrie Foundation, offers short-term fellowships to support scholarly use of the Woody Guthrie…


From News, posted 11.15.10

BMI Foundation Awards 5th Annual Woody Guthrie Fellowships

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The winners of the fifth annual Woody Guthrie Fellowship have been announced by Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc., and Nora Guthrie, Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie Archives (WGA) and Foundation. The program funds research fellowships for scholars to use the rich and extensive holdings available at the WGA in New York City. The 2010 recipients and their projects are as follows: Bart…


From News, posted 8.09.10

5th Annual Woody Guthrie Fellowship Program Opens

The opening of the 5th Annual Woody Guthrie Fellowship Program has been announced by Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc., and Nora Guthrie, Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie Archives (WGA) and Foundation. Applications are invited from scholars who are pursuing research topics or themes related to Woody Guthrie that explore his creative work and contribution to American music and culture. The program will…


From News, posted 11.17.09

BMI Foundation Awards 4th Annual Woody Guthrie Fellowships

The winners of the fourth annual Woody Guthrie Fellowship have been announced by Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc., and Nora Guthrie, Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie Archives (WGA) and Foundation. The program funds research fellowships for scholars to use the rich and extensive holdings available at the WGA in New York City. The 2009 recipients are as follows: Dr. Martin Butler is…


From News, posted 4.22.09

John Wood: ‘Learning Music’ with Guidance from Guthrie

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On the surface, Learning Music may seem about the furthest thing from folk music of the front porch variety. The recording and performing collective is led by founder John Wood, a trained jazz pianist and former backing musician for indie singer-songwriters like Inara George and pop-rocker Kelly Osbourne. He’s certainly no Woody Guthrie, though he does claim the iconic folk singer as an influence.…


From MusicWorld, posted 4.06.09

BMI Foundation Awards Third Annual Woody Guthrie Fellowships

The winners of the third annual Woody Guthrie Fellowship have been announced by Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc., and Nora Guthrie, Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie Archives (WGA) and Foundation. The program funds research fellowships for scholars to use the rich and extensive holdings available at the WGA in New York City. The 2008 recipients are as follows: Dr. Will Kaufman is…


From News, posted 4.21.08

3rd Annual Woody Guthrie Fellowship Program Opens

Ralph N. Jackson, President of the BMI Foundation, Inc., and Nora Guthrie, Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie Archives (WGA) and Foundation, have announced the opening of the 3rd Annual Woody Guthrie Fellowship Program. Applications are invited from scholars who are pursuing research topics or themes related to Woody Guthrie that explore his creative work and contribution to American music and culture. The program will award a…


From News, posted 9.21.07

BMI Songwriters Dominate Mojo’s “100 Records That Changed The World”

Mojo, the prominent and influential British music magazine, has selected a list of “100 Records That Changed The World” in their June issue.. The list is described as “The most influential and inspirational recordings ever made, they changed music – the way it was played, bought or even imagined.” A group of prominent songwriters and performers – which include such BMI veterans as Chuck…


From News, posted 7.03.07

The Klezmatics

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More than 20 years after their formation, the Klezmatics have captured their first Grammy. The New York-based group snared the Best Contemporary World Music Album trophy at the Feb. 11 ceremony. The outift, whose music draws upon Jewish and Eastern European traditions, paired with one of the most traditional of American artists for the winning entry: the late Woody Guthrie. Wonder Wheel featured Guthrie…


From MusicWorld, posted 2.28.07

BMI Joins Turning Leaf Vineyards, HP for Music at Sundance Fest 2007

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Tyler Hilton, Chris Stills, Julianna Raye and William Tell Scheduled to Perform at the 'Leaf Lounge' in Park City, Utah BMI, Turning Leaf Vineyards, and Hewlett Packard (HP) will present live performances by songwriters BMI Tyler Hilton, Chris Stills, Julianna Raye and William Tell during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, being held Jan. 18-28 in Park City, Utah. Turning Leaf, a sponsor of the Film Fest, will be hosting the…


From News, posted 1.11.07

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