Art & Music: Music General Resources

The history of Indie rock, Latin, American folk, gospel, punk rock, rap and hip hop, reggae, world music, classical, country, jazz, rock and roll and the instruments of music are detailed in this series, which also features the musicians, instruments, and the musical style’s place in cultural history. History from its roots to its expression at the beginning of the twenty-first century is portrayed, along with fascinating glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians.

Biographical information on more than 3,600 important figures in today's musical arena. Covering all genres of modern music, Contemporary Musicians profiles artists involved in rock, jazz, pop, rap, rhythm and blues, folk, New Age, country, gospel and reggae.