American
Popular Music from 1900 to 1950 Subject Guide arranged chronologically, is
intended as an overview of American history through its music. Music reflects the times,
describing events and emotions. In many ways music gives us a more accurate picture of
people and events than any other medium..
Folk
Music of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and America "A
searchable collection of folk and traditional music and popular songs, with lyrics, MIDI
renditions, tune information, and history. These songs include Francis J. Child ballads,
country tunes, the works of Turlough O'Carolan, and sea shanties. The collection is also
browsable by country of origin, subject, or compiler. Also available is an introductory
encyclopedia of folk music and related resources."
Jazz/Blues Archives, Collections & Museums This
site contains a list of "links to institutions which have jazz and blues archives or
significant collections of jazz and blues materials." The list includes archives and
collections outside the United States, and is arranged in alphabetical order by the
hosting institution. From the Joseph Regenstein Library at the University of Chicago.
Jazz History@ harlem.org
: a great day in harlem In August 1958, working on his first professional
assignment, photographer Art Kane assembled 57 jazz musicians for a group portrait in
Harlem, New York. Included on the main page is the famous photograph, divided into six
sections (click on any of the musicians to identify those in the photo). Features brief
information and links on each artist, hypertext lists of musical styles and instruments,
and a timeline of birth and death dates. Also contains biographical information and a
gallery of other photographs by Kane.
Jazz Strings This is "basic information about jazz
string players past and present, with an emphasis on violinists." See Jazz Strings by
Style for a list of artists arranged by musical style; the Directory section includes
further listings, arranged by instrument (including viola and cello). See also the
Featured Artist section for RealAudio sound clips of contemporary performers. At this site
you can also find news, recommended books, and links.
JazzWeb Styles
of Jazz, Artists, Performance (festivals, venues, reviews, regional jazz info), Jazz
Instruments, Media (radio, television, press), Jazz Art, Jazz Education and Musicianship,
Jazz Retailers on the Net, Jazz Labels on the Net, Other Jazz Resources on the Internet
