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MUS 5 - Music Online: Country or Rock (pre-1960)

This is a general overview of the Music Online streaming with specific instructions for Music 5 classes.

Music Online

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:

Browsing for Country or Rock Music

Option 1 - Browse Places

In the left column under Browse, choose Genre.

Click the + next to American Folk from the list. 

From the expanded list, choose one of the following:

  • Country
  • Country, Southwestern
  • Western Swing

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.

Searching for Country or Rock Music

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 a sub-genre, artist, composer, or song title. 

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

Sample keywords: 

  • Willie Nelson
  • Patsy Cline
  • Nashville
  • Rockabilly

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.

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