Instructional Video2:43
Great Big Story

The Hindu Bagpipers of New Jersey

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the journey of the Srimukha Jeevan Swami Pipe Band, a unique ensemble blending Scottish bagpipes with Indian and American cultures. Led by Tushar Patel, the band promotes unity, peace, and well-being through their music,...
Instructional Video4:27
Curated Video

10 things we never knew about Aretha Franklin

9th - Higher Ed
Multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin was known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer."

The fourth of five children, Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, in...
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 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....
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Honky Tonks, Hymns and the Blues

9th - 10th
Audio story focuses on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.
Audio
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Carter Family: Single Girl, Married Girl

9th - 10th
From PBS's American Experience this is the song Single Girl, Married Girl which was featured on the program "The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken".
Audio
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Carter Family: Engine One Forty Three

9th - 10th
From PBS's American Experience this is the song Engine One-Forty-Three which was featured on the program "The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken".
Audio
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Carter Family: Worried Man Blues

9th - 10th
From PBS's American Experience this is the song Worried Man Blues which was featured on the program "The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken".
Audio
PBS

American Experience: The Carter Family: Gold Watch and Chain

9th - 10th
From PBS's American Experience this is the song Gold Watch and Chain which was featured on the program "The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken".
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Eric Clapton Takes on Robert Johnson's Blues

9th - 10th
Eric Clapton was inspired by the music of Robert Johnson and his blues recordings. Plenty of audio clips here.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Voting Results: America's Greatest 20th Century Music

9th - 10th
These are the results of National Public Radio's survey of the 100 Most Important American Musical Works of the 20th Century. An excellent brief look at many styles and eras of American Music of the 20th Century, with audio clips of the...