Black Music Month June
As of May 31st, 2002, President Bush has
proclaimed the month of June to be Black Music Month. Recognition of this critical part of American heritage will
be highlighted all month long with various events urging citizens to revel in
the many forms of music from gospel to hip-hop.
African-American musicians, singers, and composers have
contributed an immense amount to our nation's history. It should be
acknowledged and celebrated. Below
are some links to get you started in the exploration of this vast area of
musical talents. We've also added
a timeline of links that explores important people through biographies and
music samples. Take part in this
celebration and learn something new!
Black
Music Month A Timeline of the People
Learning Links for
Black Music Month
Presidential
Proclamation
This is a copy of the official proclamation in which
President Bush announced that June is Black Music Month. Read what this celebration is all
about.
Source: U.S. Department of State
Archives
of African-American Music and Culture
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Source: Indiana University
Musical
Styles and Genres
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Simply click on the genre of music to read a brief
definition of its style.
Source: Columbia College Chicago
Center for
Black Music Research Library Resources
The CBMR Library Resources includes research services,
bibliographies and music lists, a discography of music by black composers, many
musical styles and genres, and selected archival materials.
Source: Columbia College Chicago
The
Red Hot Jazz Archive
The Red Hot Jazz Archive tells the history of jazz before
1930. Is a place to study and
enjoy the early music of jazz.
Using multimedia technology and combining the best of books and audio
recordings, the archive should help you to appreciate the music and the men and
women who produced it.
Source: Jazz Archive
African-American
Sheet Music 1850-1920
A collection of 1,305 pieces of African-American sheet music
dating from 1850 through 1920 has graced the American Memory section of the
Library of Congress. Learn about
music from the abolitionist movement, civil war period, reconstruction period, and
even the 20th century.
Source: Library of Congress
Jazz Roots
Read an overview of jazz and its roots or learn about early
jazz musicians. View pictures, a
timeline, fun facts, or take the monthly jazz quiz. Explore African-Americans and music from 1895 through 1920.
Source: Thomas L. Morgan
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