Multicultural Music in America: An Introduction to Our Musical Heritage identifies the traditional musical styles that have played a major role in the development of American music and culture.

Featuring annotated listening guides throughout, Multicultural Music in America describes important aspects of the historical experience and musical traditions of five broad constituent groups (African Americans, European Americans, Latino Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans).

Finally, the publication explains how traditional forms of music in the United States have contributed to the development of popular musical styles in the twentieth century and today.