Instructional Video2:18
Curated Video

History of Jazz Dance

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn the history of jazz dance from jazz dance expert Liz Piccoli in this Howcast dance video.
Instructional Video2:14
Curated Video

How to Find Good Jazz Dance Music

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how to find good jazz dance songs from jazz dance expert Liz Piccoli in this Howcast dance video.
Instructional Video2:20
Makematic

The Harlem Renaissance

K - 8th
The Harlem Renaissance was an unprecedented flourishing of African-American culture and creativity in 1920s New York. It fostered a newfound sense of Black pride and identity, which extended far beyond the confines of Harlem.
Instructional Video2:41
Great Big Story

Exploring music through colors, Melissa McCracken's synaesthetic art

12th - Higher Ed
Synaesthetic artist Melissa McCracken paints music, translating sounds into vibrant colors on canvas, revealing her unique perception of songs like 'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder.<br/>
Instructional Video5:58
Curated Video

Exploring the Influence of Classical Music on Modern Music

Pre-K - 3rd
In this video, the host takes children on a journey through different types of music, focusing on jazz and classical music. They explain the origins and characteristics of jazz, as well as the influence of classical composers on modern...
Instructional Video1:32
Curated Video

Only In Indonesia 12 - 11-Year-Old Jazz Prodigy in Indonesia

9th - Higher Ed
11-Year-Old Jazz Prodigy in Indonesia:An 11-year-old jazz prodigy in Indonesia wows audiences with his captivating concert, becoming the country's most promising jazz newcomer.
Instructional Video5:35
Wonderscape

The Evolution of Jazz: America's Musical Art Form

K - 5th
Explore the rich history of jazz, a uniquely American genre that blends spirituals, gospel, ragtime, and blues into a dynamic, improvisational art form. Learn how jazz evolved from its early days in New Orleans to global popularity,...
Instructional Video2:38
Great Big Story

Exploring music through colors, Melissa McCracken's synaesthetic art

12th - Higher Ed
Synaesthetic artist Melissa McCracken paints music, translating sounds into vibrant colors on canvas, revealing her unique perception of songs like 'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder.
Instructional Video4:39
Curated Video

The American People

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester talks about the American culture and those things in our country that make the United States unique.
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Discover the Vibrant Culture of New Orleans

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Join us as we explore the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Known for its rich cultural heritage and lively atmosphere, New Orleans is a melting pot of diverse cultures, including French-speaking Cajuns, Creoles, Italians, Irish,...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Culture and Landmarks of Copenhagen

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Copenhagen is a vibrant city known for its historical landmarks, world-class cuisine, and lively jazz music scene. Explore the city's cultural heritage by visiting iconic sites such as the Little Mermaid statue and navigating the city's...
Instructional Video3:24
Curated Video

Jam Session with Duke Ellington and his Band

Higher Ed
Original audio and film recording of a staged, 1942 musical jam session with Duke Ellington and his band: Ray Nance (violin), Rex Stewart (trumpet), Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), Joe Nanton (trombone), Barney Bigard (clarinet), and...
Instructional Video17:04
Curated Video

Likes and Dislikes in English

Higher Ed
This English language learning video is aimed at helping people learn to talk confidently about what they like, what they don't like, and how to ask other people what they like.
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Guitar Strings: Types, Materials, and Effects on Tone

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Explore the different types of guitar strings and how they can significantly impact the performance and tonality of your instrument. From round wound to flatwound, hex core to nylon, we cover the various materials and winding styles that...
Instructional Video1:18
Cerebellum

Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - The Jazz Age

9th - 12th
Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...
Instructional Video4:29
Pentatonix

Evolution of Music - Pentatonix

4th - 12th
Explore music through the decades with an engaging video brought to you by the 5-part harmony acapella group, Pentatonix. Genuine musical talents sing through a variety of popular music from the 11th century to the 2010's. Artists...
Instructional Video1:03
Curated OER

Art, Math, And Jazz

Pre-K - K
Jazz is a colorful music movement that hints to a time and stems from a history that invokes curiosity and interest. Introduce your little learners to jazz with this artistic and rhythmic animated video.
Instructional Video3:27
PBS

Bill T. Jones Discusses James Baldwin's Another Country

9th - 12th Standards
Bill T. Jones, Artistic Director of New York Line Arts describes why he picked James Baldwin's novel, Another Country as his favorite novel.
Instructional Video14:50
Joy 2 Learn

Jazz Musicians

6th - 12th
Ten informative videos make up a series hosted by Wynton Marsalis designed to share the musical triumphs of jazz musicians Scott Joplin, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and more! 
Instructional Video8:40
Joy 2 Learn

Nuts and Bolts of Jazz

6th - 12th
A collection of videos directs viewers through a series of seven videos detailing all things jazz. Video topics include how to play, its forms, rhythm, syncopation, swing, improvisation, and explores the rhythm, horn, and wind sections....
Instructional Video3:33
Biography

Langston Hughes- Mini Biography

8th - 12th Standards
When delving into such writings as "I Too Sing America" or "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by poet, novelist, and playwright Langston Hughes, don't forget to provide this important historical background information on the Harlem...
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Basic Jazz Record Library

9th - 10th
Do you want to begin building a jazz library for yourself? This excellent site showcases what they consider to be essential recordings every jazz enthusiast should have in their collection. Most all of the featured recordings includes an...
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Mel Torme: The "Velvet" Voice of Jazz

9th - 10th
Known as the "Velvet Fog," Mel Torme was a jazz singer, instrumentalist, and composer. You can read his biography and listen to his profile on NPR. Click to hear some of his compositions.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Ralph Ellison: Renaissance Man

9th - 10th
In this video [5:17] from the American Masters film Ralph Ellison: An American Journey, scholars discuss the influence of the Harlem Renaissance on Ellison's writing. Alain Locke's "The New Negro," jazz music, and painter Aaron Douglas...