Detailed explanation of the cultural programs provided by the New Deal and the Second New Deal, including such things as the Works Progress Administration, the Federal Art Project, the Federal Music Project, the Federal Theatre project,...

As educators, we are eager to provide cultural experiences for our students. Songs, dances, traditional dress, food, and relevant objects are wonderful ways to interest students in a variety of cultures. But when you take it a step...

This site discusses the migration of African music throughout the world and its influence on other cultures. It also speaks of the types of instruments used and the way in which they express the moods and feelings of their players.

With the fall of the Taliban in 2001, many Afghans believed that, after 23 years of war, their country would be at peace again. Although recent increases in violence have dampened that spirit, there is nonetheless a small population of...

Brief reviews of many African music CDs from a variety of artists and cultures.

Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Margaret Mead, noted anthropologist and prolific author.

This is a reprint of an article from Al Jadid magazine. It discusses the career and influence of Abdul Wahab on the world of modern Arab music.

In this obituary-type article, Sheikh Imam's life and musical work are recounted. He is recognized as the "Creator of Modern Arabic Political Song," and the article credits his music with helping the political movements in the Arab world...

Every spring in the Antarctica, a new group of workers arrives and stays for a few months. To enliven everyone's stay, some traditions have been put in place. These include a race around the South Pole through all the world's time zones,...