History 19th Century American

Nützliche Links über 19th Century American in Kategorie History:

Historic American Sheet Music   - The Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library at Duke University: Major collection of sheet music; digital images of 3042 pieces published in the US, 1850-1920.

The Alleghanians - Full-text biography of the vocal group.

Amoskeag Music - Historical musician Bob Kilham recreates the sights and sounds of antebellum America using original or reproduction instruments and primary source music.

Cecil Sharp in America - Article about his tour collecting Appalachian folk music.

Cowboy Songs - A reference library of classic western and cowboy songs.

Dr. Horsehair - Recordings and banjo instruction books in the modern-day clawhammer banjo or frailing style and the old-time minstrel banjo stroke style.

Halcyon Days Music - Midi music collection of early American music of the 19th Century and early 20th Century, complete with scans of sheet music covers and lyrics.

Hutchinson Family Singers - Biographies and portraits of members of this popular vocal group.

John Henry - The Steel Driving Man - Analysis of songs featuring the folk hero, including lyrics, sound files, and background.

Public Domain Music - Midis of public domain favorites.

A Short History of Appalachian Traditional Music - Article by Debby McClatchy .

Sons of Dixie - Information on this vocal quartet who sings songs popular in the American South during the Civil War.

Southern Horizon - This Civil War-era band plays period arrangements on antique instruments.

Spanish-Language Social Music of Southern California - Article about the preservation of the music and dances of 19th Century California.

Till Family Rock Band - Brief illustrated history of late-19th-century "rock band" (playing on stone xylophones).