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

 

  • Music for Jumping: Where Did Mario’s Music Come From?

  • What Did the “Wild West” Sound Like? The Story of Mary “Bloody Knife” Porter

  • Where did Austin Powers get his musical “mojo”?

  • 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

 

 

Music Means

Music for Jumping: Where Did Mario’s Music Come From?

James Heazlewood-Dale

The point in history when Mario captured the hearts, minds, and ears of North American video game players can be traced to a specific device: the Nintendo Entertainment System.

What Did the “Wild West” Sound Like? The Story of Mary “Bloody Knife” Porter

Siriana Lundgren

Where did Austin Powers get his musical “mojo”?

Jordan Musser

A Norwegian Fiddler’s Farewell to America

Vilde Aaslid



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