If teaching a unit about the history of popular music in America, this PBS web site supporting their four-part TV broadcast of a few years ago would make a great resource. Includes lesson plans and oral histories too.

Learn about and listen to jazz, blues, folk, and country musician Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong and his roots in America's musical past. "Sweet Old Song" tells the story of the music and art partnership between Armstrong and his...

A vast array of information about the South American country of Colombia. Features facts about its flag, coat of arms, the capital city of Bogota, music, Colombian currency, a map, and a list of facts. Click on the link to listen to the...

Fine comprehensive intro to folk music of English-speaking countries. Lyrics, background and midi files make this a useful site.

The Library of Congress site profiles 26 American patriotic songs with commentary, supporting visual material, and recordings of "America the Beautiful," "Fanfare for the Common Man" and the like.

Thorough, informative site about the country of Peru. Click here to learn all about Peru.

The stories behind patriotic songs that have become part of American musical culture, such as "Anchors Away," "Over There," "U.S. Air Force Song," and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again." Drill into the site to find lyrics, listen to...