PBS
Pbs: Blues Road Trip
Come and trace the migration of the blues through the United States. This site features an in-depth look at the origins of the Blues throughout its development across the Deep South of the US and beyond.
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Broward Education Foundation
Broward Education Foundation: Creative Canjos [Pdf]
Creative Canjos is an interdisciplinary unit that teaches American History through Folk Art and Folk Music. The students began the project in Art class. They were introduced to American Folk Art through a teacher made iMovie. The iMovie...
Other
Dictionary of Uu Biography: Bela Bartok
An excellent biography of Hungarian composer Bela Bartok by the Dictionary of Unitarian and Universalist Biography Project.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Out Kast
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features OutKast, an American rap duo, formed in 1992, that put Atlanta, Ga., on the hip-hop map in the 1990s and redefined the G-Funk (a variation of gangsta rap) and Dirty South (often profane...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Ludacris
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Ludacris, an American rapper who exemplified the Dirty South school of hip-hop, an exuberant, profanity-laden musical style popularized by artists in the southern United States. Ludacris's...
Library of Congress
Loc: Patriotic Melodies
The Library of Congress site profiles 26 American patriotic songs with commentary, supporting visual material, and recordings of "America the Beautiful," "Fanfare for the Common Man" and the like.
New York Times
New York Times: Listening to Jazz C Ds With Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins, legendary tenor saxophonist, invites us to listen to selections from four of his favorite jazz performances. Hear snipets of these jazz classics from the 1930s and 1940s: "Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" (Fats...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzie Gillespie helped create a new form of modern jazz called be-bop. It was the predecessor of hip-hop that is so popular today.
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Will Smith, Fresh Prince
Contains a biography of rapper/actor Will Smith (aka The Fresh Prince), among the first Grammy-winning rap artists.
Other
Recreation Arts Dance: Salsa vs. Mambo
An article discussing the similarities and differences between Salsa and the Mambo, both Latin American dances. The article mainly discusses the steps of both dances, but has some information about the style and feel of the music.
Other
Gamelan Sekar Jaya
At the online home of performing arts ensemble Gamelan Sekar Jaya, find sound clips to supplement any study of gamelan music. Also find brief summaries of different styles of Balinese music played on various types of gamelan.
Other
Shanties and Sea Songs
This site features lyrics to numerous sea songs and shanties. Also, related information and weblinks are included. Although online sound clips would be nice, at least good sources of recordings of this type of music are listed.
San Diego State University
Chords, Chords, Chords!
The goal of this musical card game is to recognize one chord for guitar in two seperate notation styles.
INTERNET Red 2000
All About Spain: What Is Flamenco?
A brief history of Flamenco music broken down and easy to read. This site is available in other languages by going to the home page and selecting your language choice of Spanish or German.
Other
The Disco History Page
Details the history of disco music and discusses popular performers of the genre.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Different Cultures
Many different world cultures are illustrated for the different styles of clothing, music, makeup they wear.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Sam and Dave
Biographical details on Sam and Dave, the American vocal duo who were among the most popular performers of soul music in the late 1960s and whose gritty, gospel-drenched style typified the Memphis Sound.
Curated OER
Will Smith Big Willie Style
Contains a biography of rapper/actor Will Smith (aka The Fresh Prince), among the first Grammy-winning rap artists.
Other
Personal Site: David Seville and the Chipmunks
This personal site provides information on the creator of Dave Seville and the Chipmunks, Ross Bagdasarian, and how he started The Chipmunks.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Elvis
Elvis Presley is considered the "King of rock 'n' roll." Why? Before Elvis, very few people had ever heard of rock 'n' roll. It was a brand-new style of music. He was the first big rock star and made this new style of music popular...
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Front to Back Charleston
Written directions to a variation of the Charleston using the front to back dance style. Lists some suggested swing music cd's.
Other
Ballroom dancers.com: Learn the Dance
This site contains information on the history and styles of ballroom dances. Find the type of dance you're interested in and the site will provide an overview, syllabus, featured steps, and even music.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post: Rock Idol Elvis Presley Dies at 42
This lengthy obituary discusses the life and death of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley.
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