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Mexican Sound Library Discovers First (and Possibly Only) Voice Recording of Frida Kahlo

Experts say the National Sound Library found a voice recording that may be Frida Kahlo's, dating to the mid-1950s.
The discovery was made while cataloging episodes of the radio show El Bachiller at the Fonoteca in central Coyoacán.
Researchers believe the original recording may date to 1953 or 1954, before Kahlo's death in 1954.
The library is continuing its investigation to confirm the attribution to Kahlo beyond initial indications.
Digitization projects are highlighted as essential to keeping historical audio accessible for researchers.
The El Bachiller archive still contains about 1,300 tapes awaiting cataloging, leaving room for more Kahlo references.
CNN and the New York Times are cited as sources for related reporting on the discovery.
The discovery centers on Kahlo’s potential voice in a 1955 program about Diego Rivera.
Frida Kahlo remains a central figure in art history with renewed interest through archival discoveries.
The finding is part of broader efforts to digitize a 1,300-tape archive from El Bachiller.

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