Archives of African American Music and Culture facts for kids

The Indiana University Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) is a special place that collects and keeps important items related to African American music and culture. It was started in 1991 at Indiana University. The AAAMC has many different types of music, like blues, gospel, R&B, and hip hop. It also has a lot of information about Black radio.

The main goal of the AAAMC is to gather and protect unique materials about African American music and culture. These materials are often hard to find elsewhere. The AAAMC makes sure these items are saved for people to study and learn from. They also share these materials with the public through events like live shows, exhibits, and workshops. The AAAMC works with other groups to create educational materials, such as websites and videos, about African American music. They also help students learn how to organize and prepare materials for public use.

The AAAMC helps students, teachers, and anyone interested from all over the world. They provide access to their collections, which include recorded interviews, photos, music notes, audio and video recordings, and personal papers from people and groups involved in Black music. The Archives also encourages people to explore its collections through public events, online articles, and learning tools.

Leaders of the AAAMC

The Archives of African American Music and Culture has had several important leaders since it began. These directors help guide the AAAMC's mission to collect and share valuable cultural materials.

Black Radio Collections

The AAAMC has a large collection of materials related to Black radio. This includes information about how Black radio stations operated and the people who worked there.

• Black-appeal stations (radio stations that focused on Black audiences)
• Donated materials from radio professionals
• Information about famous Disc Jockeys
• A special project called "Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was"
• The Ed Castleberry Collection
• The Jocko Henderson Collection
• The Jack Gibson Collection
• The Portia K. Maultsby Collection
• The Skipper Lee Frazier Collection

Music Genres and Collections

The AAAMC organizes its vast collection into different categories, making it easier for researchers and visitors to find what they are looking for.

• Special Collections (unique and rare items)
• General Collections (broader range of materials)
• Black Radio (as mentioned above)
• Classical Music
• Hip Hop Music
• Music Industry (materials about how music is made and sold)
• Popular Music
• Religious Music
• Online Access (materials available digitally)
• Digital Exhibits (online displays of items from the collection)

See also

• List of open-air and living history museums in the United States