PBS Kids

The Public Broadcasting System's selection of children's music, including the Berenstein Bear's theme song, creature karaoke, Boobah dance, Barney and friends singing and more.

http://pbskids.org/music/

Quasimodobell

Comprehensive music encyclopedia. Find information about almost every music topic using the powerful search function or browsing by genre, artist, or country.

http://www.quasimodobell.com

LyricalLine.com

Lyrical Line specializes in lyrics, the words of music. The site has tips on writing the lyrics of songs, awards for songwriting and other useful resources for those starting out in songwriting. There is also has an online radio show where you can listen to discussions of music.

http://www.lyricalline.com/

AllMusic.com

The All Music website, another quality service provided by the All Media Guide, covers all kinds of music. Whether you want music video, classical reviews or background on today's bands, you can find it here. Information on the latest tours and concerts can also be found here.

http://www.allmusic.com/

The Cover Zone

Website about women singers of Rock and Roll. Learn about legends such as Joan Jett or the Go-Go's or current artists such as Shiragirl or Alicia Campion. Find out about the latest releases, view photographs, read interviews with the artists, and more.

http://www.thecoverzone.com/

Billboard

An American magazine that covers developments in the entertainment industry, as well as celebrities. The website includes Billboard's famous charts of the best selling songs, such as the Billboard 200 and others. Extensive reviews of music in a variety of genres and a fashion shop round out this site.

http://www.billboard.com/

Juno Records

A British company with an impressive selection of music available on vinyl, CD and by download. With about half a million tracks available, this site is likely to have what you want. The genres offered included Euro pop, house, garage, funk, classical, reggae hip hop and more. The site is available in English, Spanish and German.

http://www.juno.co.uk/

MingusMingusMingus.com

The official website of Charles Mingus provides information on this noted American jazz musician. The site has a whole section devoted to jazz education for people inspired to learn jazz from Mingus' performances. The site also has photos of Mingus and promotes Mingus' music.

http://www.mingusmingusmingus.com/

Bob Dylan

The website of Bob Dylan, an American singer and songwriter, has great information on his many musical works. Tour dates, news of the latest release of Dylan material on CD and DVD, lyrics of all of his songs and press information provide fans with everything they need to know.

http://www.bobdylan.com/

Ray Charles

This site is dedicated to Ray Charles (1930-2004), a noted African-American musician. Read the biography of Charles, as well as information on his many musical achievements. Visitors to the site can also find information on Ray, a movie inspired by his life.

http://www.raycharles.com/

Santana.com

The official website of Carlos Santana, the musician, has all kinds of information. You can find out about Santana's tours, previous recordings and even join his fan club through the site. If you want to stay informed about what Santana is up to, you can sign up for an email notice service.

http://www.santana.com/

All About Jazz

All About Jazz is an Internet magazine that promotes jazz music in its many varieties. News coverage of the latest releases, concerts and events keep jazz fans informed while articles cover important trends in this music world. The site's podcasts and videos provide a way to enjoy jazz at your home.

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/

Blues Traveler

A Canadian band presently on tour, with numerous albums already released. The website has dispatches from band members so that you can keep up with them when the group tours. There are also video and picture galleries showing Blues Traveler, and a message board to discuss the group's music.

http://www.bluestraveler.com/

NY Rock

Coverage of the music and entertainment scene in New York City. Includes news, artists, interviews, photos, concert reviews, tickets and classifieds. Order your NY Rock t-shirts online.

http://www.nyrock.com/

Jazz Guitar Online

An information website that helps people learn how to play jazz music on guitars. The site was created by Bob Patterson, an American musician with several degrees in music as well as extensive performing experience. The site's lessons also include advice on improvisation, one of the distinctive elements of jazz music.

http://www.jazzguitar.com/

The Kennedy Center

An artistic and cultural center in New York. Provides detailed information and announcements about the numerous interesting events happening at the Center. You can buy tickets for Center performances, find information on the National Symphony Orchestra and more.

http://www.kennedy-center.org/

Lyrics

A database of song lyrics for many different genres. Visitors to the site can browse by the artist name or simply search the database. Explore the music trivia feature to see how well you know music. There is also a top ten list where you can listen to popular songs.

http://www.lyrics.com/

RollingStone.com

One of America's most popular music magazines. You can read articles from the current issue, look up information on artists and read reviews of current albums. There are articles on American politics and subscription information if you would prefer to receive the magazine in print.

http://www.rollingstone.com/

Ultimate Band List (UBL)

UBL offers music information and reviews. You can find details on many different bands and musicians, including announcements of their latest recordings. There is also listing of upcoming concerts across the United States.

http://www.ubl.com/

PD Info

An online collection of songs and music created before 1922, as well as royalty free music. Many of the site's music resources are free for use; you can download both sheet music and recordings. The site also sells CDs, DVDs and reference books, and offers information on the copyright law of the United States.

http://www.pdinfo.com/

NME.com

Weekly NME music magazine provides the latest music news, events, photos, reviews and information about your favorite artists. Visitors to the site can watch video interviews, search for concert tickets, access message boards and shop online for music-related apparel. Readers can subscribe to NME newsletter and print edition of the magazine.

http://www.nme.com/

Composers Datebook

Composers Datebook offers a new twist on the established "this day in history" feature. Every day, readers can find out what composers were born, what kinds of music premiered for the first time and listen to clips of music. An archive of material from past weeks is also available for perusal.

http://composersdatebook.publicradio.org/

Grand Ole Opry

A Nashville entertainment company that showcases American country musicians. Visitors to the site will find Opry tickets, concert updates, articles on artists and an online store. Music fans can listen to Opry Live via radio, online webcast and television. The site also provides a handy trip planner for those intending to visit Nashville.

http://www.opry.com/

Grammy.com

The official website of the famous annual music awards. The site has lists of award winners from previous years and announcements regarding the music industry. Visitors to the site can search for awards by artist, title, year and other criteria. Additional services are available for members to the site.

http://www.grammy.com/

Leonard Bernstein

The official website of Leonard Bernstein provides information about this important figure in American music. The site has biographical details on Bernstein including a timeline of his main achievements. A complete discography of Bernstein’s works, photos of him and other materials of interest to researchers can also be found here.

http://www.leonardbernstein.com/

Lovely Music Ltd

Music company based in New York. Provides profiles on all the contemporary artists associated with Lovely Music Ltd including Robert Ashley, Alvin Lucier and Joan La Barbara. Browse the online shop for CDs and books, and read the site’s Events Section for announcements regarding upcoming performances and other music events.

http://www.lovely.com/

Lyrichord Discs Inc

An independent music label that provides recordings of traditional world music, early music, dance and classical music. You can also find ‘Keyboards Only’ and ‘Vocals Only’ music here. The site ships orders by both FedEx and the United States Postal Service.

http://www.lyrichord.com/

ModernDrummer.com

Modern Drummer Magazine has information on drumming education if you want to learn how to play the drums. The site also has artist profiles, books, videos and a photo gallery showing many different kinds of drums. You can also subscribe to the magazine and find out about back issues.

http://www.moderndrummer.com/

Rolling Stones

The official website of the Rolling Stones provides information about this famous band. On the site you can purchase Rolling Stones DVDs, find tickets to their performances and read a history of the band. The website is available in several languages including Spanish, French, Russian and Japanese.

http://www.rollingstones.com/

Smithsonian Jazz

Smithsonian Jazz, a service of the Smithsonian Institute, preserves and provides access to one of America's most important musical forms. The site has information on famous jazz musicians as well as jazz classes. You can also find performance details for the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.

http://www.smithsonianjazz.org/

SubPop.com

Sub Pop Records is an independent record label. You can find bios, photos and tours dates of various artists including Mudhoney, Tiny Vipers and The Gutter Twins. For those interested in purchasing music, you can search by artists or format. The online store offers digital, EP and full length music recordings, music related books, videos and posters.

http://www.subpop.com/

Virgin Radio

Listen to Virgin Radio via its music website. This UK-based company also offers reviews of recent music releases and a selection of recommended music videos. You can find news coverage of the music industry and listings of concerts in the UK.

http://www.virginradio.co.uk/

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

American historical museum dedicated to one of the twentieth century's most influential forms of music, Rock and Roll. If you are thinking about visiting the Hall, you can find directions and its hours here. The site also has a list of its inductees, those important people who made Rock and Roll what it is today.

http://www.rockhall.com/

Classical.net

An information website devoted to classical music. Classical Net has nearly 7,000 files including reviews of classical CDs, DVDs and books. There are over 5,000 links to other classical music websites. You can also find out about classical composers.

http://classical.net/

Electric Pianos

Website offers a buying guide to electric pianos with information about choosing one and all of the major brands.

http://www.electricpianos.com/