About America's Music
America's Music is a six-week series of public programs created by the Tribeca Film Institute® in partnership with the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and in consultation with the Society for American Music.The programs feature documentary screenings and scholar-led discussions of 20th century American popular music. The six sessions will focus on uniquely American musical genres: blues and gospel, Broadway, jazz, bluegrass and country, rock 'n' roll, and mambo and hip hop. See the films included in the program.
50 libraries and non-profits were selected to participate in this national initiative. See the organizations taking part in the program.
The series is open to the public. Download the programs sessions for scholar essays, suggested readings, discussion points and additional films on the genres.
And join America's Music Facebook Group for updates and where you can chat with scholars and music fans. If you're on Twitter, use the hashtag #americasmusic
