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Internet Resources
Compiled by the Librarians of the Akron-Summit County Public Library
- General Info
- Christian and Gospel
- Classical
- Lyrics and Sheet Music
- Concert Info
- Other
General
- All-Music Guide
- http://allmusic.com/
- Offers expert reviews, release dates for new recordings, biographies, ratings, images, titles, credits, and thousands of descriptive categories. Also, trace roots and development of various styles.
- Artist Direct
- http://www.artistdirect.com/
- Artist links by category (alternative, blues, classical, country, electronica, hip hop, jazz, reggae, rock, soul/r&b, spoken word, and world music), music news, concert info, musician resources, and more.
- BBC Music Magazine
- http://www.bbcmusicmagazine.com/
- BBC Music Magazine's expert panel reviews, rates and benchmarks more than 150 newly-released CDs in each issue plus DVDs and videos, along with the best books of the month as well as update you on what's being recorded where.
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- Ultimate Music Online
- http://www.ultmusic.com/
- A comprehensive online resource for music information, including artists' biographies, reviews, site links, CDs and audio cassettes, musical equipment, sheet music, lyrics, classified ads, music literature, music theory, and more.
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Christian and Gospel
- CCM Magazine Online
- http://www.ccmmagazine.com/
- Features contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist profiles, music reviews, latest industry news and more.
- Christian Music Online
- http://www.cmo.com/
- Dedicated to providing you with the latest information on the Christian music world.
- Christian Music Review Headquarters
- http://www.christianmusic.org/cmp/cmrh/index.cgi?/command/
- Music reviews, artist information, concert reviews, sound clips, and more.
- Gospel City
- http://www.gospelcity.com/
- Gospel music industry news, artist information, and more.
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Classical
- Classical Net
- http://www.classical.net/
- A useful source for classical music enthusiasts. Offers suggestions for building collections of recordings and reference sources. Also includes background information about influential composers and their works. Now featuring reviews of more than 1500 CDs, as well as 5300 files and 3800 links to other classical music web sites.
- Classical USA
- http://www.classicalusa.com/
- Your link to classical and jazz music, art, hifi, video, theater, and film. Worldwide information including biographies, history, reviews, educational resources, sound bytes, collector info, and links to live online radio broadcasts.
- Classics Today
- http://www.classicstoday.com/
- A comprehensive source for classical music news and recording reviews, updated daily. Includes artist interviews, discographies, and insightful essays. Also purchase CDs and concert tickets.
- The Cleveland Orchestra
- http://www.clevelandorch.com/html/index.asp
- The Cleveland Orchestra website. Schedule and ticket information for The Cleveland Orchestra and Blossom Music Center.
- Musical Online Classical Music Directory
- http://www.musicalonline.com/
- Lists of performing arts series, management, music departments, libraries, and more.
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Lyrics and Sheet Music
- Lyrics World
- http://ntl.matrix.com.br/pfilho/html/main_index/index.html
- Find the lyrics to thousands of songs performed by many of your favorite artists of the twentieth century. Browse by song title or artist. Other features include "Top 40 Hits of 1930-1999", "#1 Songs of 1930-1999", "Top Singles by Decade". Also includes links to selected artists' websites which include lyrics.
- Pepper Music Network
- http://www.jwpepper.com/
- Search the world's largest sheet music retailer for just about any category of music. Search or browse by artist, composer, title, table of contents keywords, or ensemble. Also sells recordings and music software.
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Concert Info
- Blossom Music Center
- http://www.hob.com/venues/concerts/blossom/
- Your guide to one of Northeast Ohio's leading perfoming arts centers. Includes concert calendars, ticket purchasing information, directions, seating charts, employment opportunities, and more.
- Pollstar - The Concert Hotwire
- http://www.pollstar.com/
- View concert tour schedules and locations for your favorite performing artists. Also view ticket sales results, music industry contact directories, and other information.
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Other
- Blues Access Online, the Distinctive Blues Magazine
- http://www.bluesaccess.com/
- Essential blues album list by category, blues-related articles, festivals, album reviews, and more.
- Blues Bytes Magazine
- http://www.bluenight.com/BluesBytes/
- A monthly online magazine of blues CD reviews.
- Filmtracks
- http://www.filmtracks.com/
- Movie soundtrack reviews. Site includes reviews by title or year, Academy Awards, new releases, and much more. Listings include a review of the score, production notes, availability information, worth, and CD cover art.
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- New Age Music Links
- http://newagemusic.com/
- Search by artist, title, or keyword. Includes links to musicians, composers, radio programs, record labels, and more.
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Last Modified September 26, 2005
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