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America’s Musical Heritage

Anthony Seeger

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Description:Listening Length: 5 hours and 56 minutesAmerica is an undeniably musical nation. From vaudeville and jazz to country music and blues, hearing the sounds of the American spirit is a truly unique way to appreciate centuries of American history in all its complexity.Now, learn how to listen to the music of America with new ears. Produced in collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, proprietor of the vast treasury of American vernacular music, these 12 lectures explore more than 200 years of music that will open your ears to a different side of the American experience.Professor Seeger reveals the origins of the American music industry; the impact of instruments like the piano and the banjo; and the myriad ways music has shaped American wars, dances, elections, and public demonstrations. You'll learn the secret histories of songs, including "The President's March", "Amazing Grace", and "We Shall Overcome", You'll also hear informative interviews and eclectic performances from scholar-musicians, and sample original recordings that reflect the incredible richness of the American musical experience.This is a rich and rewarding course that offers new ways for you to experience both music and American social history. You'll discover new tunes to hum, new rhythms to tap your feet to, and new musical avenues to explore on your own.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with America’s Musical Heritage. To get started finding America’s Musical Heritage, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Release: 2019

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Description: Listening Length: 5 hours and 56 minutesAmerica is an undeniably musical nation. From vaudeville and jazz to country music and blues, hearing the sounds of the American spirit is a truly unique way to appreciate centuries of American history in all its complexity.Now, learn how to listen to the music of America with new ears. Produced in collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, proprietor of the vast treasury of American vernacular music, these 12 lectures explore more than 200 years of music that will open your ears to a different side of the American experience.Professor Seeger reveals the origins of the American music industry; the impact of instruments like the piano and the banjo; and the myriad ways music has shaped American wars, dances, elections, and public demonstrations. You'll learn the secret histories of songs, including "The President's March", "Amazing Grace", and "We Shall Overcome", You'll also hear informative interviews and eclectic performances from scholar-musicians, and sample original recordings that reflect the incredible richness of the American musical experience.This is a rich and rewarding course that offers new ways for you to experience both music and American social history. You'll discover new tunes to hum, new rhythms to tap your feet to, and new musical avenues to explore on your own.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with America’s Musical Heritage. To get started finding America’s Musical Heritage, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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