See full article by Steven Lewis on how African American music is a vital part of America's musical heritage. Explore a selection of the Smithsonian's wide range of collections preserving the material ...
The National Museum of African American Music, or NMAAM, is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many ...
The influence of African music is widespread. Elements can be heard in blues, gospel, jazz and Latin American music due to the historic movement of African slaves to the Americas. Millions of ...
The museum has more than 1,500 artifacts, objects, memorabilia and clothing, as well as multiple galleries that highlight various narratives and perspectives on African American history and music.
See full article by Steven Lewis on how African American music is a vital part of America's musical heritage. Explore a selection of the Smithsonian's wide range of collections preserving the material ...
April Eaton sits down with Dion Brown. President and CEO of the National Museum of African American Music, and Noelle Taylor, ...