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ASCAP Foundation Awards Celebrate Diverse Music Innovators
21 Oct
Summary
- Awards recognized outstanding books, articles, and broadcasts on music.
- Honorees include musicians John Williams, Ella Jenkins, and Frank Zappa.
- Winners represent diverse genres from concert music to children's music.
The 57th annual ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards have honored exceptional books, articles, and broadcast programs focused on music. These awards celebrate the preservation of music innovators' stories across a wide spectrum of genres.
This year's recipients include acclaimed works on composers like John Williams and influential rock artists such as Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. The awards also recognize emerging and established figures in children's music and R&B.
Winners were selected for their insightful contributions to understanding music creation. The recognized works span concert music, pop, R&B, and musical theatre, ensuring diverse musical histories are documented with depth and distinction.
