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 ...

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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.

Carter's political and cultural impact will be studied in a new college course coming to Yale University next year.

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, ...