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Wikipedia: Polka
Wikipedia offers detailed information on polka, a type of music and dance originating in Bohemia. Includes samples, artists, and more.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: An Interview With Vusi Mahlasela
Here, Vusi Mahlasela talks about music, its social impact, and his hopes for how we relate to each other in this challenging world. [6:29]
PBS
Pbs: Continental Harmony
PBS presents several activities and lesson plans that cover the concepts of identifying different forms of music, learning about musical imagery, writing in response to music, and creating lyrics. The Sound Lounge has many interactive...
Other
Welcome to Three Rivers Folklife Society
Learn about folk music and explore some of the world folk music sites.
Other
Weekly Wire: Northern Lights
This is an article about Nordic folk music and its growing popularity. It profiles two groups called Frifot and Sorten Mud.
Other
Folk World: The Online Music Magazine
This is an Online Folk Music Magazine, with news from the folk music world, columns on folk music, and reviews of new folk music.
Other
Museum of Musical Instruments: Woody Guthrie
This interesting site features the life and music of Woody Guthrie. Explore this online exhibit showcasing one of America's great folk singers.
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English Folk and Traditional Music on the Internet
This resource presents a thorough list of links relating to the definitions, organisations, libraries, archives, museums, research, magazines, journals, discographies, bibliographies, songs, tunes, dances, instruments, specific genres,...
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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...
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Hardanger Fiddle Association of America
This Hardanger Fiddle Association of America site gives a brief history of the Hardanger Fiddle as well as those who play it.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Pete Seeger Lesson Plans: Abiyoyo
Use this resource to learn more about Pete Seeger who sings about struggle and courage. This site provides links to lesson plans, resources and more.
Quia
Quia: World Music: Rags to Riches
Test your knowledge of music from around the world with this who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-style game. Click on the correct answer to each multiple-choice question, and move closer to "winning" a million dollars!
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Paul Simon
Along with Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon was part of one of the most popular bands of the 1960's. Still popular today, read about his career in this biography from PBS.
Library of Congress
Loc: Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande
A collection of essays and other information on Hispanic music and culture in the Northern Rio Grande area, with a primary focus on New Mexico and Colorado. Contains links to texts, audio files, and other research materials. Good for...
Library of Congress
Loc: Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande
Collection of online resources on the Hispanic arts and culture of the Southwestern United States. Exhibits include essays, audio files, and links to related sites.
Other
History in Motion: Boll Weevil Blues
This scenario shows the spread of the weevil and a few of the songs that singers such as Charley Patton, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, and others created in the wake of its devastation. Click on the events to see the details of the...
Library of Congress
Loc: Woody Guthrie and the Archive of American Folk Song
An archive Woody Guthrie's correspondence from 1940-50. Could provide insight into Woody's music. Contains a great biographical sketch and timeline. Also, a search aid for additional materials at the Library of Congress about him.
Library of Congress
Loc: Florida Folklife
Library of Congress provides materials from the WPA Collections, 1937-1942. Selections include narratives and songs from ethnic and cultural groups, including African Americans, Bahamian Americans, Cuban Americans, American Indians, and...
PBS
Classics for Kids: Ralph Vaughan Williams
A short biography of Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
PBS
Pbs: Sweet Old Song (The Music of Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong)
Learn about and listen to jazz, blues, folk, and country musician Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong and his roots in America's musical past. "Sweet Old Song" tells the story of the music and art partnership between Armstrong and his...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: John Lee Hooker
Offers comprehensive biographical details on the father of boogie music John Lee Hooker, a 1991 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes an essential songs list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Joni Mitchell
Learn enlightening biographical details on folksinger Joni Mitchell, a 1997 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Pete Seeger
Covers expansive details on influential folk musician, Pete Seeger, a 1996 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key life events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.