Library of Congress
Loc: California Gold: Northern California Folk Music: 1930s
This online presentation, California Gold: Northern California Folk Music from the Thirties, comprises 35 hours of folk music recorded in 12 languages representing numerous ethnic groups and 185 musicians. It includes sound recordings,...
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National Flute Association
Use this site to learn about the National Flute Association, and its "activities & organizations." Included at this website are several resources, as well as information on the NFA's National Convention, and lists of various pieces...
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Gov't Canada: First Nations Music in Canada [Pdf]
The First Nations of Canada are made up of many tribes with differing cultures and ways of life. One common bond is their music, and this resource offers a showcase of the development of their instruments and music as well as aboriginal...
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Jazz Improvisation Primer
An info-packed lesson on jazz improvisation and jazz history. Very useful for musicians aspiring to play in the jazz idiom.
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New York Philharmonic: Kid Zone!
Meet musicians, create your own instrument and musical compositions, and tour the backstage home of the New York Philharmonic.
South Carolina Educational Television
South Carolina Etv Commission: Artopia: Music
Enter a world of music in Artopia. Here, you can become a music critic, meet a musician, play a game, and even compose your own remix music in the virtual music studio.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Ear Training
A detailed site explaining about ear training for musicians. Included are many links to other relevant articles that go more in depth about the various aspects of developing ear training. There is also a downloadable ear training game to...
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What Is World Fusion Music?
Defines world fusion music and provides information about its origin and unique sound. Includes links to other sites with information on World Fusion musicians and performances.
BBC
Bbc: Blast
So, you want to be a creative arts professional? This designed-for-teens website includes articles about what it takes to be a working artist, dancer, filmmaker, musician, writer, or fashion designer. Find interviews with arts...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Home
Music section of National Public Radio, featuring musical performances, interviews with musicians, and music reviews.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Americo Paredes 1915 1999
Students of Paredes music and folklore can find his biography, a bibliography, photos, works, and newsclips of this Mexican American folklorist, teacher, writer, poet, and musician.
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Joy2 Learn: Jazz With Wynton Marsalis
Take a tour about jazz with jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. Through video segments, you'll learn about the trumpet, the history of jazz and key famous jazz legends.
PBS
Pbs: Black and Blue: Jazz in Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man
Ralph Ellison was a musician who later became a writer. His book Invisible Man is written like a jazz composition. In this lesson, students will interpret key themes and concepts in Invisible Man that are also found in jazz music.
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National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Harold Belafonte
This biography highlights how musician Harry Belafonte played a part in the Civil Rights Movement.
PBS
Pbs: Defining Jazz Music
In this lesson, students will develop a definition of jazz. Through biographies and interviews of jazz musicians, students will learn what jazz music is about.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Joy Harjo
Poet, activist, and musician Joy Harjo became the first Native American United States Poet Laureate in history.
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All About Jazz: Arturo Sandoval
Learn about Arturo Sandoval and his life in Cuba and later in America.
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Baroque Composers and Musicians: Tomaso Albinoni
Biography with descriptive prose of the music of Albinoni. In depth discussion of the music itself.
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Baroque Composers and Musicians: Arcangelo Corelli
Biography on Corelli. Mentions several major Baroque composers in relationship to Corelli's music.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Musician: John Philip Sousa Issue
Learn about the life and career of John Philip Sousa from this captioned exhibit of a portrait stamp issued in 1940 to commemorate him.
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Temple University Press: Gender Politics and Mtv
A summary of Lisa Lewis's book on the careers of female musicians in which she "challenges the idea that MTV presents only negative and sexist images of women."
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Eternal Egypt: Model of Musical Entertainment
The wooden model from the tomb of Ka-tenen depicts musicians and singers performing for the master.
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Amg All Music Guide: Duke Ellington: Photograph
Photo of famous jazz musician, Duke Ellington.
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The Official John Coltrane Site
Considered to be one of the giants of jazz, John Coltrane is featured on this official website. Featured on this site is a biography, discography and pictures.
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