Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young: Exploration of Folk Music

Students examine the differences between live and recorded music using the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

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,...

Highlights comprehensive biographical details on singers/songwriters Crosby, Stills and Nash, 1997 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.

Young scholars identify general business terms such as entrepreneur, corporation, marketing, demographic, promotion and distribution. They identify many Black music industry leaders and their contributions.

Students describe some of the distinguishing characteristics of rock, folk, blues, and country music. They identify two main musical roots of today's American popular music.

An article on the history of the "Zheng," an ancient Chinese stringed musical instrument and how it is still used today in music performances.

Students discuss the different guitar techniques of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Neil Young. They experience the guitar technique of "alternate tuning". They also discuss CSNY's 'Ohio' and Kent State.

In this folk music worksheet, students read selections pertaining to folk music and then respond to 10 short answer questions. An extension activity is also available on the worksheet.

An extensive collection of video biographies of popular singers, present and past, from all musical genres. Each article includes its citation in several formats. (Note: Some entries have 'Singer' in their names but are not actual singers.)