http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Blog Post: Mary Lou Williams: Musical and Social Change Agent"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=4104http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=4104<p>In this episode of the History Explorer podcast series,&nbsp;Ken Kimery, Executive Producer of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, discusses the career of jazz musician Mary Lou Williams and the value of studying jazz in American history. The teacher guide includes discussion questions and links to related resources.</p>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:00:27 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=27http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=27<p>In this music activity, students will learn how to listen to and appreciate authentic jazz recordings by listening to sixteen recordings by jazz greats and reading brief introductions that discuss the relevance of the songs as well as how to listen to them.</p>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:50:39 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=6989http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=6989<p><span>In this episode of the History Explorer podcast series, Ken Kimery, executive director of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, discusses the importance of the Jazz Oral History Project. Ken explains the history of the program and its importance, as well as gives some tips about how to conduct your own oral history projects.</span></p>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:01:07 GMT