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In American music, the notion of "roots" has been a powerful refrain, but just what constitutes our true musical traditions has often been a matter of debate. A

The Cambridge History of American Music, first published in 1998, celebrates the richness of America's musical life. It was the first study of music in the Unit

"Music in Latin American Culture: Regional Traditions provides an in-depth look at the diverse musical cultures of South America, Central America, Mexico, and t

The South -- an inspiration for songwriters, a source of styles, and the birthplace of many of the nation's greatest musicians -- plays a defining role in Ameri

The Beautiful Music All Around Us presents the extraordinarily rich backstories of thirteen performances captured on Library of Congress field recordings betwee