Music Research Guide

A critically acclaimed film history of popular music. Music historian Tony Palmer covers Ragtime, Blues, Jazz, Vaudeville, The Musical, Folk, Swing, Country and Western, Rock 'n' Roll and beyond. Frequently described as the definitive music documentary, this 17-part series includes interviews and performances of the major names of the twentieth century.

Soul music originated in the United States in the 1950s and early 1960s, combining elements of African-American gospel music and rhythm and blues into a form of funky, secular testifying. America's Music Legacy showcases great stars from the world of soul music in this documentary. Performers include James Brown, Ben E. King, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Percy Sledge, Otis Redding, and many more.

A panel of ethnomusicologists and contributors to the book "Black Lives Matter and Music" looked towards the present state of the movement to discuss economic injustices, gentrification and cultural displacement, as well as education disparities as enduring kinds of violence.

Use the Music for Your Project Search to access royalty free music.

Chrome Music Lab is a website that makes learning music more accessible through fun, hands-on experiments. Check out the Song Maker experiment, which lets you make and share your own songs.

Using narration and thrilling performance footage, this program traces the 200-year history of gospel music from black churches, to the civil rights movement, to its influence on modern jazz, blues, and rock ’n’ roll.

NAfME is a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education.

The American Choral Directors Association is a non-profit organization with the stated purpose of promoting excellence in the field of choral music. Its membership comprises approximately 22,000 choral directors representing over a million singers.

The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States

We are a professional organization of 925,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers, founded and governed by its members, and the world leader in performance royalties, advocacy and service for music creators.

The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada is a 501 labor union representing professional instrumental musicians in the United States and Canada.

he Music Business Association (Music Biz), formerly known as the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM), is a not-for-profit trade association that seeks to promote sustained financial growth and bolster inclusion & equity efforts in all areas of the global music business.

CMA works non-stop to develop, strengthen, and advocate for this increasingly diverse field of music by expanding funding opportunities for the field; offering community-building events and conferences; providing extensive professional development resources; and introducing the music of our members to new audiences.

The World Federation of Music Therapy is the only worldwide professional organization representing music therapy in many areas of the world. The members of the Federation are music therapy organizations, training programs, certified music therapists, music therapy students, and individuals associated with music therapy.