York University
York University: African Canadian Online: Music
African-Canadian music encompasses the West Indies, Africa, the United States, South American and the Maritimes. This excellent reference resource provides information about the many kinds of music and the talented individuals who make it.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Bob Dylan
The companion website of a film documentary directed by Martin Scorsese about the life and music of Bob Dylan. Understand Dylan's career and the impact of his music on the politics of the time, his influences, and his many musical...
PBS
Pbs: American Roots Music: Episode Summaries
This site provides summaries for each of the four episodes: Episode One: When First Unto This Country, Episode Two: This Land is Your Land, Episode Three: The Times They are A-Changin', and Episode Four: All My Children of the Sun.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Paul Simon
Along with Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon was part of one of the most popular bands of the 1960's. Still popular today, read about his career in this biography from PBS.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Edward Hicks
Biographical account covers the life and career of Edward Hicks, an American folk painter.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois
This famous examination of the struggle for identity and equality is presented in multiple digital formats.
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Art of Mexico Latin American Art
Explains the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month and provides a huge collection of links to websites looking at Mexican and Hispanic art and culture, as well as some lesson plans.
Library of Congress
Loc: Southern Mosaic
This site, from the Library of Congress, provides a recording project by the WPA during the Depression Era of folk music collected throughout the southern states of the U.S. Supplemented by photos and other material to document life...
Library of Congress
Loc: Quilts and Quiltmaking in America 1978 1996
Quilts and Quiltmaking in America showcases folk art traditions in our country's past. You will view winning quilts from across the nation and have the opportunity to hear quilters speak about their designs.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Seeger, Pete
The University of Pennsylvania provides a brief biography of American folk icon, Pete Seeger. The biography focuses on Seeger's political stance as well as his music, since the two are so often intertwined. Article is by Richard Taskin,...
Other
Canku Ota: Newsletter Celebrating Native America
Children of all ages will enjoy reading these authentic Native American legends. Be sure to click on "kids pages" to read other stories written by students!
Other
Rhode Island State Symbols
Do you know which state's folk art symbol is a carousel? Which state's official drink is coffee milk? You're right! It's Rhode Island. Learn about these symbols and more as you look at this site from the Ocean State.
PBS
P.o.v. On Pbs: In the Realms of the Unreal (Outsider Art of Henry Darger)
The companion site for independent filmmaker Jessica Yu's exploration of the life and work of Henry Darger, which originally aired on PBS's "P.O.V." series in 2005. Along with a synopsis of the film and Yu's insights about her subject,...
Contemplator
Popular Songs in American History: Ben Bolt: 19th Century Folk Song
This site contains the lyrics to a popular nineteenth century folk song. A MIDI file of the song is also available to download.
Contemplator
Popular Songs in American History: Rosalie, the Prairie Flower
This page presents the lyrics to a famous folk song of the nineteenth century.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Influence of Folk
This site, which explores the influence of musical folk traditions in the poetry of Langston Hughes and Nicolas Guillen, provides lesson plans, a biography, examples of Hughes' poetry, and details about his meeting with Nicolas Guillen.
Other
California African American Museum
Located in Los Angeles, CA. Collections of painting, sculpture, assemblages, photographs, folk art, African art and examples of historical material culture reflecting African-American life.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
PBS
Pbs: Sweet Old Song (The Music of Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong)
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...
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Woody Guthrie
Learn about American songwriter Woody Guthrie. This resource features a biography, a discography, and a photo gallery.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Pecos Bill Rides a Tornado
This site has the story of Pecos Bill. It explains how he rides a tornado like a bucking bronco and when he fell off the ground sank below sea level and created the Death Valley.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: John Henry: The Steel Driving Man
At this site read about John Henry, the steel-drivin' man who uses two hand-held hammers to dig a tunnel faster than a steam drill!
Library of Congress
Loc: America Singing: Nineteenth Century Song Sheets
Song sheets, which containedonly lyrics, were a popular form of printed music. The Library of Congress holds over 4,000 of these from the 1800s that can be viewed online.
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