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Australian Music

  1. Australian Composers :
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  2. Australian Folk Songs :
    • Australian Folk Songs [1]
      More than 100 Australian Folk Songs with words, music and information for each. There are also articles, links, records and a glossary.
    • Australian Folk Songs [2]
      ‘This collection of Australian traditional and bush songs has words, music and information about each song. It has a comprehensive bibliography and discography.’
    • Australian Songs
      A small collection. Includes audio files as well as lyrics for most.
  3. Contemporary Australian Music :
    • AusMusic
      Australian music directory [in a range of groups], links to artists, forums, journal, news and much more. Register for Free and access other areas including downloads.
    • Australian Music Info
      ‘Australian Music News, Discussion, Promotion and more …’.
    • Australian Music Online
      ‘A web-based initiative that aims to advance the marketing and promotion of new Australian contemporary music, across a diverse range of genres, both nationally and internationally.’
    • Australian Music Web Site
      ‘Information about Australian bands and artists, online retailers stocking Australian CD, DVD and sheet music titles [both Australian and overseas based], links to reference sites within the Australian music industry and media sites.’
    • hurlmusic
      An Australian music resource covering bands/artists, the industry, legalities, live music, media, skills and more.
    • Long Way to the Top
      An ABC program that follows Australian music from 1955 to 1995.
    • TheMusic
      Artists, music gigs, charts, columns and contact points. Extensive site.
  4. Music Portals :
    • Australian Music Centre
      ‘The leading provider of information, publications and scores relating to Australian music.’
    • Australian Music Resources
      Extensive links developed by the Australian National University Library.
    • Immedia
      ‘Is best known for its printed and online industry directories.’ also has a bookstore, conference information and PR.
    • Music Archive for Australia
      Covers Australian Aboriginal Music and Instruments, development of an Australian music style, music samples, links and more.
    • MusicAustralia
      ‘Helps you to find, access and navigate a rich store of information on Australian music, musicians, organisations and services from a single access point.’
    • Music Council of Australia
      ‘The purpose … is, simply, the advancement of Australian musical life in all its aspects.’
    • Research in Australian Music
      [National Networked Facility For]
      ‘Aims to make more accessible the scattered and often hidden materials and resources related to Australian music.’
    • Worldwide Home of Australasian Music

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Classical Music

  1. Classical Periods & Composers :
    • Baroque On
      Site from ABC [Australia] to develop an understanding of Baroque music by working with one piece of music by Handel.
    • Classical Composers Database
      ‘This is one of the oldest web sites about classical music composers. It has been on the Internet since 1995, and wants to be the best starting point for all sorts of information about classical composers and their compositions - compositions, biographies, web links, sheet music, recordings, books, news items and events.’ Also covers contemporary composers.
    • History of Classical Music
    • Classical Net
      Several sections covering : basic repertoire list, composer’s work and data, books and scores, reviews & articles, CD buying guide and recommended CDs. Links to other classical music sites.
    • Essentials of Music
      ‘Whether you’re a casual listener or a serious music student, here’s the site for basic information about classical music.’ Musical eras, composers, a glossary with 200+ definitions. Using Real Player, listen to 200+ excerpts from musical pieces to supplement the text.
    • Karadar - Classical Music
      Covers everything from biographies to MP3s and MIDIs, works’ catalogues, librettos and more.
    • MozartForum, The
      ‘This Free educational site is dedicated to the discussion of the music, persona and world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Whether Mozart is found on CDs or the stage, in books or articles, at international festivals or websites, we want to bring it all together here !’
    • Mozart Project, The
      ‘The life, times and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.’ Biography, compositions, selected essays, bibliography and other links.
    • Music History 102
      ‘A Guide to Western Composers and their Music from the Middle Ages to the Present.’ Real Player required for musical samples.
  2. General Sites & Portals :
    • ABC Classic FM [Australia]
      For all matters classical on Australia’s national radio broadcaster. Times, presentations, local stations, special events, future planned events, presenters and more.
    • Classical Link, The
      ‘The classical music portal’. Covers everything : articles, interviews, beginner’s guide, books, live events, top CDs, links, CD reviews, information on composers, even a music search engine.
      Brilliant !.
    • Classical Music Ensembles
      Details of a number of the world’s best symphony and operatic groups. While not all-encompassing, some Australian groups are listed.
    • Classical Music Pages
    • Classical Music Search
      ‘Using Classicalmusic’s Classical Music Search search engine that provides results from a hand-selected list of sites.’ Also access other specific music search engines.
    • Gramophone
      News, reviews, features, interviews, ‘the world’s largest archive of classical CDs and reviews’, shop, information about musical hardware and a HUGE range of links.
  3. Specific Classical Aspects :
    • Classics from the Silver Screen
      Music from a movie sound familiar ? Possibly. This lists instances where classical music has been used in movies.
    • Cyber Hymnal, The
      ‘Over 5 900 Christian hymns & Gospel songs from many denominations. You’ll find lyrics, scores, MIDI files, pictures, history and more.’

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Country Music

  1. Australian Country Music :
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  2. Country Music Artists :
    • Chambers, Kasey
      One of the most popular country and western singers in Australia.
    • Dusty, Slim
      With 100+ albums to his name before his death, awards galore, he would have to be the top Australian country singer.
    • Great American Country
      News, reviews, previews, information, shop, FAQs and more.
    • Willie Nelson
      A country legend with a distinctive voice.
    • Women of Country
      ‘The best guide to female country music’.
  3. General Sites & Portals :
    • Blue Grass Country
      Streamed country music.
    • Country Music Club
      Sheet music, MP3s, newsletters, artist links, publications, events and venues. Links and information.
    • Roughstock
      Listen to country music on radio, discover the charts, news and other information.

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Jazz

  1. Artists :
    • Blue Note
      Provides an extensive alphabetical listing of artists from Acoustic Alchemy to Lester Young. Each provides a biography, discography, general information, activities, music samples and more.
    • Jazz Singers, The
      The great jazz singers, even some lesser knowns. Learn about them here.
    • John Lee Hooker
      Legendary blues guitarist/singer.
    • Master Bluesman Robert Johnson
      One of the true legends. Did he get his talent in return for his soul ? Also try Robert Johnson.
    • Miles Davis
      The man and his music. Investigate one of the great jazz musicians.
  2. Jazz Styles :
    • A Passion for Jazz
      Quality MIDIs, jazz information, jazz styles, timeline, etymology, milestones in jazz, music instruction, links.
    • Acid Jazz FAQ
      Answers to questions about this genre. This combination of traditional music, hip-hop, funk and soul is both traditional and modern and includes present day artists.
    • Big Bands Database Plus
      ‘Dedicated to Bands, to Jazz and to Swing History, and to the music now known to the world as “American Popular Song”.’
    • Blues, The :
      • Blues
        A form of jazz that is more of an original. Find about all aspects of the Blues here.
      • Blues Directory, The
        A range of annotated links to all things related to the Blues.
      • Blues Foundation Hall of Fame
        The greats of the genre, classic tunes and more.
      • BluesNet
        Information on artists, images, readings, links. More than 10 000 records in the database.
    • Europe Jazz Network
      Jazz is not restricted to the US. Just think of Stephane Grapelli and others. A directory of European musicians, useful links. Jazz UK is another site. Check menu at left for this.
    • San Francisco Traditional Jazz Foundation
      Dedicated to keeping traditional jazz alive as an art form, especially covering the area of trad jazz in San Francisco since the late 1930s. Realplayer will allow you to listen to traditional jazz played by original artists.
    • Swing Music
      ‘The source for swing music, swing dancing information and videos, articles, cds, downloads’ and more.
  3. News & General Information :
    • All About Jazz
      News, reviews, artist profiles, columns, global coverage, directories, gallery, festivals.
    • Blue Note
      News, artist information, new releases, CDs for purchase. An Artist Index links to all artist and provides biography, discography, tour dates, audio/video content available, a gallery, extras and more.
    • Downbeat
      Jazz magazine just on 70 years old. News, reviews, archived material, artist information, education section including Jazz 101 and tutorials on specific hardware.
    • Jazzgroove
      If you live in Sydney and want to know about the jazz scene - artists, performances, venues, etc..
    • Jazz Online
      News items, CDs to purchase and more.
    • Jazz Server
      Interactive jazz database that will be heaven to all jazz lovers.
    • PBS - JAZZ [A Film By Ken Burns]
      Audio, history, information, ‘Kid’s Jazz’, biographies, information on special recordings and more.
    • Red Hot Jazz
      ‘The fascinating and colourful history and philosophy of jazz music’. Find out about artists, films and more.
    • Smithsonian Jazz
      Jazz exhibits, concerts, artist, classes, educational resources and much, much more. CDs to purchase and more.
  4. Streaming Music :
    • Basement, The
      One of the premier jazz clubs in Australia with streaming web casts and more.
    • Jazz FM
      London based streaming jazz radio station.

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Opera

  1. General Sites & Portals :
    • Opera for Everyone
      [Music Educator Site]
      ‘This site enables music educators to access and download Free digital versions of the “Opera for Everyone” series of CDs and the Teaching Manual. Our objective is to have these materials used in the classroom to introduce students to opera - the remarkable combination of music, drama, dance and the visual arts.’
    • Opera News Online
      Get the latest news by subscribing to the site. Fee-based.
    • Singing Voice
      Information, history and links about the human voice, opera and the art of singing.
    • Sydney Opera House
      Take a virtual tour and see where everything occurs. See who is ‘in residence’.
  2. Opera Companies :
    • Metropolitan Opera, The
      New York Opera Company. Provides a season schedule and other presentation information.
    • Opera Australia
      Recommendations for beginners as well as other information for everyday Australians.
  3. Operas, Operettas & Arias :
    • Aria Database, The
      ‘A diverse collection of information on over 1 000 operatic arias. Designed for singers and non-singers alike, the Database includes translations and aria texts of most arias as well as a collection of MIDI files of operatic arias and ensembles.’
    • Gilbert and Sullivan Archive, The
      ‘Devoted to the operas and other works of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, and to other light operas of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.’
    • OMA : Auslander und Staatenlose
      Opera written as part of a degree but also seen as ‘an insight into the writing, scoring and wiring an opera for online access’. Written about the writer’s grandmother’s flight to freedom.
    • Operabase
      Information about performances, artists, companies, managers, opera highlights and more.
    • OperaGlass
      Get detailed information on many operas, including : Libretti, Source Texts, Performance Histories, Synopses, Discographies and Rôle Creators, pictures, background information and more.
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Popular Music

  1. General Sites & Portals :
    • MTV.com - Music
      Information from rock to Indie, news, bands, photographs, video, freebies and more.
    • Musicals 101
      ‘The Cyber Encyclopedia of Musical Theatre, TV and Film.’ Huge amounts of information in a range of directories.
    • Oldie’s Music
      Covers the music of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. ‘It was music you could sing along with, dance to and fall in love with’. Links to various aspects, record store, bookstore and video store.
    • Rolling Stone
      The ‘bible of modern music’. Articles, reviews, trivia, information, comments, artist information and everything else about modern music.
    • Ultimate Band List
      With tens of thousands of listings, you will find something of interest about your favourite band or group.
    • Woodstock Music Festival
      A high point of 1960’s music. Check ‘flower power’, classic ’60s music and more.
  2. Popular Styles & Periods :
    • Disco Music :
      • Disco Music
        While a commercial site, it provides information about artists, the genre, labels, charts, records and more.
      • Disco Music, A History of
        Includes singers, DJs, recordings, labels and other links.
    • Heavy Metal Music
    • Grunge
      From Seattle initially and took the world by storm. Still liked by many people.
    • Music of the ’80s :
      • 1980s
        British site.
      • Absolute 80s Music [and Lyrics]
        ‘Whether you liked 80s pop or 80s rock - I have tried to cover all if not most of the 80s music styles in my site. I hope you enjoy reflecting on one of the most ‘outrageous’ decades in recent history’.
      • Jive
        Want to remember the music of the ’80s ? This Australian site could help.
      • New Romantics, The
        Some of the music of the ’80s.
    • Punk Rock
      From Wikipedia comes information, history and further links to help you understand punk rock.
    • Rock & Roll :
      • History of Rock and Roll
        The beginning to the present. One of the best aspects is the audio jukebox to hear some great R & R songs.
      • Rock and Roll at 50
        A Life book which looks at the history of rock and roll over the last 50 years. Information, classic photographs.
      • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
        Information from The Ramones to the present day. Discover what are considered the top 10 rock and roll songs of all time.
      • Rock and Roll Trivia Quiz
        ‘What do you know about the records and artists that made Number One on the Billboard charts ?’ Questions are multiple choice.
      • Super Seventies Rock Site !
        27 different directories give you all the information you could possibly want. There is a ‘Full Rock Site Index’, highlights for each month, news and ‘25 Years Ago’.
    • Sixties Music, Pop Madness
      Collection of songs in different groupings. I didn’t know my parents hated some of them ! Other links e.g. television, movies, etc..
    • Youth Culture
      Information about musical forms from punk to several others.

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World Music

  1. Music from Specific Regions of the World :
    • African-American Music
      Information on the history and the latest recordings in the fields of Gospel, Jazz, The Blues, Soul, Zydeco and African Music. From the beginnings to contemporary history.
    • Indig
      An Indigenous musical and cultural site run by Indigenous people.
    • Traditional World Music Recordings
      One person’s eclectic collection of Asian and South-East Asian music.
  2. World Music Portals :

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