Music Collection

Explore musical genres, their history and origins including African, Blues, Classical/Orchestral, Country/Bluegrass, Cuban/Latin/Salsa, Gospel, Hymns and Spirituals, Gullah Music: Evolution of African Music, Hip-Hop/Rap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Opera, Pop and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, and Rock and Roll. Be sure to view the individual assets that stand alone, just below the Topics, and have not been included in a specific topic or genre.

Also explore our Musical Instruments and Musicians and Music History sections. We also have a section on Holiday Music.

Within this Collection

Duet Session: Marian McPartland & Joe Sample | Artopia

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Duet Session: Marian McPartland & Joe Sample | Artopia

Piano Jazz's Marian McPartland record a duet session with American pianist and composer, Joe Sample.

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Spirituals and Jazz | Artopia

Eboni Ramm talks about her favorite music genres, spirituals and jazz.

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Songwriting | Artopia

Danielle Howle talks about the process of songwriting.

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Music in Catharsis | Artopia

Astor Piazzolla, an Argentinian composer, created the music used in Catharsis. The music provided some unique challenges to the choreographer and dancers.

Abbey Elmore, Singer-Songwriter | Original SC

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Abbey Elmore, Singer-Songwriter | Original SC

Abbey Elmore is a singer-songwriter living in Gaffney, South Carolina. She attends Gaffney Middle School and she's proving to everyone that even at the young age of 14 she can do it all! Abbey started...