ASCAP honours music biographies and documentaries in annual awards
Works about film composers and musicians recognised alongside podcasts and archival liner notes.
At a glance
- Biographies of composers John Williams and Bernard Herrmann received ASCAP awards
- A documentary about R&B artist Swamp Dogg was among the honoured works
- Rick Beato's YouTube podcasts and Frank Zappa archival liner notes were recognised
- ASCAP's annual awards honour outstanding music writing and broadcasts
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has announced its annual awards for outstanding music writing and broadcasts. Among the honoured works are biographies of film composers John Williams and Bernard Herrmann, a documentary about R&B artist Swamp Dogg, and liner notes for an archival Frank Zappa release.
The awards also recognised Rick Beato's YouTube podcasts and various books about music. ASCAP presents the annual honours to recognise excellence in music writing across multiple formats and media.
Why it matters
ASCAP's awards recognise excellence in music writing and documentation across film, popular music and digital media formats.
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