Sources for African American Music
- Smithsonian Global Sound This link opens in a new windowAn international network of music audio archives grounded in the mission of the Smithsonian's Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Offers access to the "smaller voices" of people all over the world via digital downloads. Aims to heighten communication among and about people and cultures. Also notes, images, videos, educational features, and lesson plans.
- DRAM (Database of Recorded American Music) This link opens in a new windowDiverse American recorded music, from folk to opera, Native American to jazz, 19th century classical to early rock, musical theater, contemporary, electronic and beyond, available for streaming.
- Jazz Music Library (Alexander Street Press) This link opens in a new windowStreaming jazz recordings, a subset of Music Online. Liner notes are generally included.
For additional resources see the Streaming Music section of the Music Subject Guide