On January 3, 1924, 25-year-old George Gershwin was shooting pool in a Manhattan billiard hall when his brother Ira read aloud a shocking newspaper article: “George Gershwin is at work on a jazz concerto.” There was just one problem—George had never agreed to write any such piece. What happened next would change American music forever.… Read More The post Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”: A Jazz-Age Drama appeared first on The Bowery Boys: New York City History.| The Bowery Boys: New York City History
Our featured guest is music historian, Preston Lauterbach, author of Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King, interviewed by Tony Robles. Our featured poet is Latasha Diggs. New music by Jay Rodriguez Sierra, and new poetry by Martha Cinader, also featuring Joseph Jason Santiago Lacour and Mary Oishi.| Listen & Be Heard Network
Preston Lauterbach is author of the American music classic The Chitlin’ Circuit (2011) and the history of the main street of Black America, Beale Street Dynasty (2015). His latest, Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King published in January of 2025.| Listen & Be Heard Network
Music history can be so much fun for children when composers and music are brought to life!These Music History Activities for Kids with Free Printables are such a great way to guide you through the process.There are so many different ways to use them, depending on the age group you're working with.Music is so important for the emotional and cognitive development of children. Music History| Every Star Is Different
Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, together with the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, are excited to announce the publication of a new comic mini-zine about the work of musician and more »| Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Unbound
In this post I answer This post answers 25 questions that adults frequently ask about learning piano, including questions about learning as an older adult, reading music, practicing, and creating music.| Creative Keyboardist
