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1. Localvore

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3, Text

   In the folk song Localvore, Zach Ladin sings about supporting local foods, businesses, and communities. Download the MP3 or listen online.

2. Good Morning New Orleans

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   Jazz musician Kermit Ruffins Louisiana sings about his native city of New Orleans, which is considered the birthplace of jazz music.

3. Hey, Little Minivan

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3, Text

   The Texas-based bluegrass-folk group Austin Lounge Lizards sing about the passing of time and of our young years, and the new responsibilities that come with having a family.

4. Stronger and Stronger

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   Part of an award-winning album, this is a song about believing in yourself and about fighting to reach your full potential. Hear the beautiful sounds of the slack key guitar, which is commonly used in Hawaiian music.

5. Just Like Everyday People

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   Honolulu-based Hawaiian singer Kelli Heath urges her listeners to live “like everyday people”, who simply seek to lead a good and peaceful life.

6. You Made Me Laugh

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   The song 'You Made Me Laugh' by Omar Kent Dykes, a blues guitarist and singer, is an engaging example of Texas blues-rock.

7. Into the Garden

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3, Text

   This song is an example of folk and Americana music, which has a broad range of musical influences - from folk, country and blues to rock & roll and bluegrass.

8. Count Your Sheep

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   When would a person count sheep? When he or she is trying to fall asleep! Check out this great song called "Count Your Sheep" by ukulele player and singer Daniel Ho and singer Bridgette Bryant. Download the MP3!

9. We Dig Worms

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   In this folk song, singer Zach Ladin reminds listeners young and old of the importance of all creatures in nature. Download the song or listen online!

10. Tips and Activities for Creating a Communicative EFL Classroom Using Online Meeting Software

    In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video, Website

    This session, "Tips and Activities for Creating a Communicative EFL Classroom Using Online Meeting Software," introduced several communicative EFL activities for instructional sessions conducted via video-based online meeting software.

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