And in the 1890s, a large number of itinerant piano players, led principally by Scott Joplin from Texarkana, Texas, revolutionized the world of American popular music with ragtime. During the ...

The listening charts throughout American Popular Music give examples of what to look for in specific songs, but not an overview of general concepts that can be applied to any song. Understanding some ...

These collections document the legacy of Alton Glenn Miller (1904-1944), American popular music icon and alum of the University of Colorado Boulder. The GMC encompasses many thousands of audio ...

The great folksong revival of the 1940s through 1960s made rural white and African American artists and their music favorites of audiences everywhere. While key figures associated with the American ...

While the Trump administration continues to make cuts to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, there is no word yet on ...

Despite the clear impact of African American musical heritage on American popular music, and the wide array of talented and popular African American musical artists, African American musicians and ...

“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lopez back to host the American Music Awards,” Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions, said in a statement Wednesday. “Jennifer’s incredible talent ...

Jennifer Lopez has been announced as the host of the 2025 American Music Awards show, set to air on CBS this Memorial Day, Dick Clark Productions announced Wednesday. It’s Lopez’s second time ...