In March 2008, the AAAMC was awarded a $39,230 grant f... more »
AAAMC Traveling Exhibit Series
AAAMC Traveling Exhibits on African American MusicThe ... more »
Exhibit & Opening Reception: "A Change is Gonna Come"
"A CHANGE IS GONNA COME": BLACK MUSIC AND POLITICAL AC... more »
Welcome
Established in 1991, the Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) is a repository of materials covering a range of African American musical idioms and cultural expressions from the post-World War II era. Our collections highlight popular, religious, and classical music, with genres ranging from blues and gospel to R&B and contemporary hip hop. The AAAMC also houses extensive materials related to the documentation of black radio.
The AAAMC supports the research of scholars, students, and the general public worldwide by providing access to holdings which include oral histories, photographs, musical and print manuscripts, audio and video recordings, educational broadcast programs, and the personal papers of individuals and organizations concerned with black music. We also invite exploration of our collections and related topics through a variety of public events, print and online publications, and pedagogical resources.
Be sure to check out the new website for our upcoming conference, Reclaiming the Right to Rock: Black Experiences in Rock Music, which will be hosted on the IU-Bloomington campus on November 13-14, 2009.
Enjoy your visit!