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

Playing in a Band | Artopia

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Danielle Howle talks about her experiences of playing with a band.

Teaching Kids Jazz | Artopia

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Eboni Ramm talks about how she teaches students about jazz.

Talking About Amazing Grace | Artopia

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Eboni Ramm talks about her poem and the song, Amazing Grace.

Joe Sample, American Pianist and Composer | Artopia

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Joe Sample talks about what it takes to become one of the best musicians you can be today.

Duet Session: Marian McPartland & Joe Sample | Artopia

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

Spirituals and Jazz | Artopia

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

Songwriting | Artopia

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Danielle Howle talks about the process of songwriting.

Music in Catharsis | Artopia

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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 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...