In honor of Halloween, Michael Jackson's Thriller

Reverbnation  has teamed up with Windows to bring 1000 free downloadable Mp3s.  Most of them are indie artists; there's a lot of good music here.

Tchaikovsky, a popular Romantic composer of 6 symphones and some of the world's most performed ballets was born in Russia, May 7, 1940.  Read more about him at Tchaikovsky Research.

Each April new members are inducted into Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For information on all past and present inductees vist The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Billboard Online  is the online version of Billboard Magazine, the highly respected music industry weekly. It provides readers with daily music news, charts, record reviews and more.

Bob Marley was born February 6, 1945 in Jamaica.  Learn more about him and reggae music on the official Bob Marley website.

Useful for opera experts and beginners alike, World of Opera  (from NPR) makes opera accessible to everyone.  You'll find performances, articles, interviews, and more. 

Did you know there's a Minnesota Music Hall of Fame?  And a museum?  If you're heading to New Ulm,  stop at the MInnesota  Music Hall of Fame Museum to check it out.

The St. Paul Public Library has put the "Miller Song Index" online.  This is an index to "Sheet" music in their collection, and includes individual pieces, magazines, books, and fakebooks.  Check it out here:  www.sppl.org/sheetmusic/index.php

Alexander Street provides the content for the database Classical Music Library, linked below.  Check out their blog for free classical music downloads. 

Want to hear some old favorites?  Television Tunes has MP3 files of thousands of TV theme songs.  You can add ones that are missing, or request that they find one for you.   There's even a game to play.

The MnBlues.com website promotes blues music in the Twin Cities and beyond.  Don't forget to check out the CD reviews and list of Minnesota Blues musicians!