{"type":"link","asset_type":"article","version":"1.0","cache_age":3600,"provider_name":"CANVAS Arts","provider_url":"https:\/\/artscanvas.org","title":"How music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning","publication_date":"July 30, 2026","summary":"Music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning, reflecting our triumphs, struggles and the many cultures and traditions that have shaped the country. On her “In Pursuit of Happiness” podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with music historian Ted Gioia and music journalist Sidney Madden to explore how American music became a powerful expression of who we are.","author_name":"By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/cdn.artscanvas.org\/static\/2026\/07\/a83eef69ac31c8cc7bd9278911c4771a-pursuit-1024x576.jpg","thumbnail_height":576,"thumbnail_width":1024}