American Musicological Society, Inc.

 

 

The Many Musics of America Project is a landmark event series organized by the American Musicological Society to spotlight the richness and diversity of America’s musical traditions as the country approaches its 250th anniversary. Partially funded by a grant from the National Writing Project and the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Many Musics of America Project is co-organized by local volunteers from the American Musicological Society’s network of fifteen regional chapters.

 

 

Music Means Example 1

 

 

 

Music Means Example 2

 

  • A Norwegian Fiddler’s Farewell to America

  • What Was the Aerobics Craze?

  • Mexican Music and the South

  • How Have Recording Technologies Changed Music-making?

  • Passing Along Traditions in the Mississippi Hill Country

  • Listening to Dayton Funk

  • How Are Songs Used in Seminole Legends?

  • How Did Publishing Help Gospel Music Grow?

 

 

Music Means

A Norwegian Fiddler’s Farewell to America

Vilde Aaslid

Who was Lars Fykerud? Why was he saying goodbye to America? How did a song about America end up among those about Norwegian waterfalls and mountains?

What Was the Aerobics Craze?

Destiny Meadows

Mexican Music and the South

Sophia M. Enríquez

How Have Recording Technologies Changed Music-making?

Catherine Provenzano



Funders & Partners