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Direct financial support for preservation, education, and exhibitions. Every gift—from $25 to $25,000—helps save musical stories before they’re lost.
Experience the legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers in "Jubilation!" - $10 Individuals / $5 for Groups / Free for Members!
MoreEvery day, we lose more musical genius. Master artists pass away. Irreplaceable recordings deteriorate. The scholarly understanding of musical innovation fades into obscurity.
NMAAM is the world’s preeminent institution curating the complete story of Black musical brilliance that transformed global culture–from spirituals to hip-hop, gospel to country, blues to R&B. Without your support, this excellence could disappear forever.
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Every contribution—large or small—helps advance NMAAM’s mission: to educate, to preserve, and to celebrate the central role African Americans have played in shaping the sound of America.
By supporting NMAAM, donors and partners help carry the legacy of African American music forward—ensuring its stories continue to educate, inspire, and unite future generations.
Direct financial support for preservation, education, and exhibitions. Every gift—from $25 to $25,000—helps save musical stories before they’re lost.
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