This week we discussed music mapping. This is an interesting way to learn more about the history of specific genres, songs written or recorded in certain states, or songs that are associated with specific areas around the country. The library of congress provides a way to search songs around America, as well as songs from the Civil War. The option to go back in time and learn more about what types of music are associated with the Civil War allowed me to learn so much more about what people were feeling during that time. Another interesting music map to look at is City Lab’s map of America’s music scenes. I found this super interesting, especially given the fact I do not live anywhere near any of the places listed. The city I am from received a .4 out of 1 on the metro music index, which was very surprising! I had never really considered the music scene in Virginia Beach (my hometown), but now I am eager to go home and look at things a little bit differently.

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-sh-united-states-of-music-who-listens-to-what-where-map-20140228-story.html