From analogue to digital: Preserving South Australia’s musical history @StateLibrarySouthAustralia
From analogue to digital: Preserving South Australia’s musical history  @StateLibrarySouthAustralia
Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
South Australia boasts a rich and diverse musical history. From international chart-toppers to beloved underground indie bands, our local music scene has been the soundtrack to South Australian stories for generations.

In the mid-1970s, a new format revolutionised how musicians shared their art: the humble cassette tape. Affordable and easy to produce, tapes became a driving force behind South Australia’s music scene. Local artists and performers now had a convenient way to get their music into the hands of eager listeners.

Read the full story here: slsa.sa.gov.au/from-analogue-to-digital-preserving-south-australias-musical-history
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