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21. Recording Technology History

    Check out this timeline that follows the development of machines and technology that could record sounds and music, from phonographs and gramophones to vinyl records, tapes, and finally digital devices like CDs and DVDs.

    http://history.sandiego.edu/gen/recording/notes.html

    
    

22. Save Our Sounds

    Find out how the Smithsonian and artists like Jerry Garcia and Mickey Hart have helped preserve historic sound recordings. You can even listen to a few!

    http://www.saveoursounds.org/

    
    

23. Silk Road Project

    Discover this project founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma that emphasizes the musical folk traditions of people along the ancient silk trading route.

    http://www.silkroadproject.org/

    
    

24. Sweet Honey in the Rock

    Learn about this African American female a cappella group that has been singing together since 1973.

    http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/sweet_honey_in_the_rock.html

    
    

25. The Blues

    Read about this PBS film series in which seven directors explore the blues through their own personal styles and perspectives. Also check out the biographies for the featured musicians.

    http://www.pbs.org/theblues/

    
    

26. The California Mission Site

    Includes detailed mission history with maps and clips of mission music that require RealAudio.

    http://www.californiamissions.com/index.html

    
    

27. This Day in Music History

    Birthdays of composers and musicians, show openings, and what was hot on the charts provided by the Garden State Pops Youth Orchestra.

    http://DataDragon.com/day/

    
    

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