MUS 5 - Music Online: Native American

Click here to start using Music Online.

• OR To find Music Online on the LPC Library Homepage.
• From the right column FIND, choose "Audio, Video, and Images".
• Scroll down to Music Online (or choose one of the specific music collections).

There are multiple ways to find music from Africa.  Here are 2 methods to get you started:

Option 1 - Browse Genres

In the left column under Browse, choose Genres.

Click American Indian from the list.

In the column on the right, you can narrow your results by clicking on Cultural Group.

Choose one of the tribes.  (Not all of the cultural groups listed may fit your assignment requirements...Be sure to choose to check with your isntructor if you are not sure.)

Example: Navajo (10)

The number in parenthesis indicates the number of albums in that group.  There may be more tracks once you are in the album details.

Caution:  Many albums may be compilations that contain all types of music.  Click on the song title to see detailed information listed under "Cultural Group", "Cultural Place", or "Place" to be sure that the selected song matches your assignment requirements.

Option 2 - Search by Keyword

In the search box located on the uper right, type in your keyword(s).

For example you can search by tribe, artist, musical instrument, etc. 

Look through your textbook or class notes for ideas of other keywords.

Sample keywords: 

• Dakota
• American Indian and flute

Caution:  Many albums may be compilations that contain all types of music.  Click on the song title to see detailed information listed under "Cultural Group", "Cultural Place", or "Place" to be sure that the selected song matches your assignment requirements.