Guides: Chicago Research Guide: Music

Articles & Streaming Audio

Grove Music Online This link opens in a new window
Start here for background information on musical styles, time periods, composers, and more. Contains The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, and other music encyclopedias.
Access note: Limited to 8 simultaneous users.
Music Index with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Preview the new look for Music Index with Full Text
Covers every aspect of classical and popular music. In addition to over 200 full-text journals, it includes reviews of performances as well as reviews of sound recordings and videos. Best for popular music, music education, jazz, and performance; also includes some foreign-language material.
Dates Covered: 1979-present.
Naxos Music Library This link opens in a new window
Streaming audio for over 500,000 tracks from Naxos and other labels. Includes a searchable and browsable catalog, liner notes, composer biographies, opera libretti and synopses, and pronunciation guide. Emphasis is on classical music with jazz and world music represented.
Access note: Limited to 15 simultaneous users.
DRAM This link opens in a new window
Provides streaming audio access, original liner notes, and essays from New World, Composers Recordings, and other independent labels with an emphasis on American music.
Rock's Backpages This link opens in a new window
Provides access to reviews, interviews, and articles from music publications focusing on Rock and Roll.

Local Shows

Chicago Reader Music Listings
Music Events at the Chicago Cultural Center
City of Chicago DCASE Calendar
Search with the filter Music for musical events sponsored by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Events

Related Research Guides

Music Research Guide
by Jill King Last Updated Sep 10, 2024 1171 views this year