This resource presents a thorough list of links relating to the definitions, organisations, libraries, archives, museums, research, magazines, journals, discographies, bibliographies, songs, tunes, dances, instruments, specific genres,...

Library of Congress provides materials from the WPA Collections, 1937-1942. Selections include narratives and songs from ethnic and cultural groups, including African Americans, Bahamian Americans, Cuban Americans, American Indians, and...

This is an Online Folk Music Magazine, with news from the folk music world, columns on folk music, and reviews of new folk music.

This is an article about Nordic folk music and its growing popularity. It profiles two groups called Frifot and Sorten Mud.

Here, Vusi Mahlasela talks about music, its social impact, and his hopes for how we relate to each other in this challenging world. [6:29]

This site from the Minnesota Public Radio provides the text of a 1915 article written by musician and self-trained anthropologist, Frances Densmore. Densmore spent years studying the music and culture of the Teton Sioux and other native...

This is a resource for English traditional music. It includes libraries, archives, magazines, and discographies and provides access to many other connected links.

Magazine site that specializes in roots music, such as traditional, celtic and folk. International scope with an archive of reviews, interviews and feature articles.

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

Covers expansive details on influential folk musician, Pete Seeger, a 1996 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key life events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.

Read detailed biographical information on country/blues/folk music star, Hank Williams, a 1987 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes an essential songs list.

This site offers dozens of reviews of African recordings, new and re-released. Well-known musicians Zap Mama and Femi Kuti, as well as up and coming ones, are reviewed. Links to individual Web sites and audio files are also featured here.

Along with Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon was part of one of the most popular bands of the 1960's. Still popular today, read about his career in this biography from PBS.

Using what they learn about how heroes are depicted in art, literature, and music, students create their own definition of a hero, and then write an essay based on a hero they wish to research.

Learn about singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell at this site which includes a biography, a discography, and an audio clip.

Pictorial narrative of the history of the Horn Violin and its usuage today primarily in the Bihor region of Rumania.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Bobby McFerrin, an American musician noted for his tremendous vocal control and improvisational ability. He often sang a cappella, mixing folk songs, 1960s rock and soul tunes, and jazz...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Mississippi John Hurt, an American country-blues singer and guitarist who first recorded in the late 1920s but whose greatest fame and influence came when he was rediscovered in the early...

This site provides the lyrics to an early minstrel song that was popular during Andrew Jackson's presidency.

Scroll down this study guide to find the lyrics to the Ballad of John Henry, which was collected from individuals in the West Virginia mountains in the 1920's. Discusses the different versions of the song and the history behind it.

Explores comprehensive biographical details on superstar blues and soul musician, Janis Joplin, a 1995 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.

Provides the lyrics to the song, "She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain".

Korea has an ancient culture. Find out about the paintings, dance, literature, and ceramics that have developed over the hundreds of years.