The Library of Congress Celebrates the Songs of America

This beautiful collection from the Library of Congress traces the multitude of cultures and voices that inform American music, from Irish hymns to Indian ragas. Educators will find rich resources on the page, starting with the Educator’s Guide to Songs of America, but also covering topics like Stand Up and Sing: Music and Our Reform History. Click on any of the Featured Items or navigate to Collection Items for audio and video recordings of a diverse range of American music. Then read the Articles and Essays and examine Interactive Maps, Timelines, Biographies, and many other informative modules.