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Many Musics of America Series

A landmark event series that spotlights the richness and diversity of America’s musical traditions.

About

The Many Musics of America Project is a landmark event series organized by the American Musicological Society (AMS) to spotlight the richness and diversity of America’s musical traditions as the country approaches its 250th anniversary. Partially funded by grants from the National Writing Project and National Endowment for Humanities, as well as a range of partners and sponsors, events in the series are co-organized by volunteers from the Society’s network of fifteen regional chapters and twenty-two thematic study groups.

Begun in 2022, the Many Musics series includes dozens of events organized throughout United States. Each event explores a thread within the tapestry of American musical traditions, and is often held at a notable or historic venue. For example, the series has explored mission music at Missions National Historical Park in San Antonio, TX; the development of gospel music at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pittsburg; and the place of sea shanties in maritime history at the world-renowned Peabody Essex Museum.

Funders & Partners

The Many Musics of America Project is made possible with the support and cooperation of the following organizations.

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