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 ...

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Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the American musical mainstream, creating popular new American music genres ...

These songs aren't just topping the charts, but also starting a conversation about the history of African Americans' impact ...

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 ...