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Founded in 1879—22 years before NAMM was formed—MMR has documented the companies, products, retailers, leaders and ideas that shape the global music products industry. This is MMR's living digital NAMM archive.

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C.F. Martin & Co. Press Preview in Anaheim

The Martin Guitars team at the company's Press Preview event held on June 2 - the day before "Day 1" of the 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California

Kawai Adds New Model to the 'ES' Series

Kawai America debuted a new model in their award-winning ‘ES’ series of portable digital pianos at the recent NAMM show in Anaheim.

Kawai Releases Two New Digital Pianos

Kawai America debuted two new models in their award-winning series of digital pianos at the June NAMM show in Anaheim.

Trade Regrets: Emerson DeFord

NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino recently shared the following sad news: Emerson DeFord passed away on Monday, May 9th. He was 93 years old and one of our industry’s leading…

Trade Regrets: Rick Turner

On April 18 we got the following sad news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Luither and friend to many, Rick Turner, passed away yesterday. He was 76 years…