UH Music Library

09/11/2026

Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Betty Buckley, and more reflect on the days after 9/11 and the 25th anniversary.

Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Betty Buckley, more reflect on the days after 9/11 and the 25th anniversary.

09/10/2026

Houston-native singer and rapper Lizzo is one of the special guests taking part in Fort Bend County Libraries’ first 24-hour virtual Read-A-Thon, which will air on the library’s social media pages starting 10 a.m. on Tuesday, which falls on World Literacy Day.

09/09/2026

"At 40, the pop star is a new mother, writing for Broadway, and making some of the best music of her career."

At 40, the pop star is a new mother, writing for Broadway, and making some of the best music of her career.

09/08/2026

"Singer Bryan Adams has released a new song, The Ballad of Terry Fox, and an accompanying music video that celebrates the Marathon of Hope runner.

The song will be featured in the upcoming documentary about Fox, Run Terry Run. The film details Fox's journey with losing his right leg to osteosarcoma and his run from St. John's to raise money and awareness for cancer research."

The song will be featured in the upcoming documentary Run Terry Run.

09/04/2026

"The documentary is expected to explore King’s journey from his beginnings in the Mississippi Delta to international superstardom, his groundbreaking career as a guitarist and vocalist, and his profound impact on blues, rock, soul, jazz and popular music. After a long and storied career, King died in 2015 at the age of 89."

The B.B. King Music Company and the legendary blues musician’s estate have announced a new feature documentary on his life, music and legacy.

09/03/2026

"“I think institutions like this are important in people’s lives because it adds a dignity and a gravity to what we do,” said the musician"

Alex Van Halen has been knighted as a member of the Order of the Netherlands Lion.

09/02/2026

"Dolly Parton was truly a global star, her reach extending from the hills of Appalachia to the savannas of Africa, where she was beloved across the continent — from Lagos to Nairobi to Johannesburg.

At the news of her death this week, African country music stars and fans told NPR they could relate to Parton's background and her ballads of rural hardship and struggle."

Dolly Parton's songs traveled far beyond Nashville. Across Africa, musicians embraced her stories of hardship, heartbreak and humble beginnings — and made them their own.

09/01/2026

"One of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, Kusama was widely exhibited around the world"

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama , who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday. She was 97.

08/31/2026

It’s our first Moores Monday of the Academic Year!

Here is a list of upcoming events in the next few weeks

Unmuted – September 8, at 1:00 PM in Dudley Recital Hall

Voices in Transit – September 8, at 6:00 PM in Honors College Commons

Spirit on Stage – September 11, at 7:30 PM in Moores Opera House (Ticket Purchase Required)

Andrew Staupe plays Copland and Gershwin – September 12, at 3:00 PM in Dudley Recital Hall

Town Light and Night Rounds – September 12, at 7:30 PM in Christ Church Cathedral

Korean Music and Musicians – September 13, at 6:30 PM in Moores Opera House

To purchase your ticket for the Spirit on Stage Concert, Click on the following link: https://www.uh.edu/kgmca/explore/kgmca-calendars/msm.php

08/28/2026

Hope you had a great first week, Coogs! We enjoyed seeing the many new and returning faces in the Music Library!