Key Resources
- Garland Encyclopedia of World Music OnlineOnline reference resource for research in ethnomusicology. Each volume contains an overview of a region, a survey of its musical heritage, traditions and themes; and a description of specific musical genres, practices, and performances. Articles include detailed photographs that show musicians, musical instrument, and the cultural context of dances, rituals, and ceremonies. Links are provided to the associated audio examples for each volume.
- Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries This link opens in a new windowListen to the entire Smithsonian Folkways collection along with partner archives; includes original liner notes. Search or browse by geographic area, musical instrument, or cultural group.
- RILM Abstracts of Music Literature This link opens in a new windowBest for scholarly journals and articles, book chapters, dissertations, and foreign-language materials; best coverage for musicology, ethnomusicology, and music theory.
- Music Index with Full Text This link opens in a new windowBest for articles on popular music, music education, jazz, and performance; also includes some foreign-language material.
- Music Periodicals Database (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowBest for articles on popular music and performance.
