Song of America
This Web site commemorates the history of the American song by highlighting the Library's unparalleled collections of holograph manuscripts, first editions of published sheet music, copyright deposits, video content and recordings. Inspired by the Song of America Project featuring renowned baritone Thomas Hampson, this presentation serves as a resource for students, teachers, and music lovers to explore a unique view of American history as told through the work of some of our country’s greatest composers, poets and scholars.
“Know the songs of a country and you will know its history for the true feeling of a people speaks through what they sing.” – Preface to The Songs of Henry Clay Work (1884)
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Last Updated: August 15, 2012