The National Museum of African American Music

From nothing to something (fn2s) is designed to engage youth in The musical and lyrical construction of African American musical traditions of The past and help them understand societal factors that have influenced The creation/innovation of Music by African americans. Through fn2s, students are also able to connect The instrument to geographical locations, cultural origins, and The conditions of how The instrument was used in america with everyday objects such as spoons and cigar boxes to create harmonizing melodies. 35,000 students were engaged throughout this period.music legends & heroes was presented online during this period and called my Music matters artists talks. In these conversations, artists discussed their careers, views and journies with their audiences. 4,900 people were reached through this onlin eprogram. Nmaam also partnered with The cma foundation to host a mlh songwriting contest for select high schools including pearl cohn and whites creek high schools.nmaam implemented rivers of rhythm institute for scoial education (rrise) to educators in a hybrid format including in-person and virtual tomake this program accessible to all. Educators learned about how to infuse classroom classroom experiences with engaging stories and tools to teach core curriculum and expand The way they as educators and their students experience everyday lives with a new lens that exposes The imapct of African americans. Nmaam served 24 educators form whites creek and pearl cohn clusters.nmaam programs cover The life span of audiences from elementary schools up through senior populations through both inperson and live streamed exhibitions, podcasts, performances, and workshops.