Next stop – the United States of America! America has an incredible mix of people, cultures, and traditions that helped create a musical identity all its own. Discover how American composers drew inspiration from folk songs, spirituals, jazz, blues, popular music, and the diverse sounds they heard around them. 

This video is part of Symphony in a Suitcase, a free classroom curriculum from Rick Steves, CET Public Television, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra exploring music, history, and culture across Europe. Find the full curriculum, classroom activities, and more videos at https://www.ricksteves.com/symphony. Visit https://www.cetconnect.org/education for more free classroom resources from CET's education team.