How do I get data from a pc external hard drive to my mac

I am about to purchase an Air. I have an external hard drive I have used for years with my PC. It has countless pictures and music. How can I get that data from my PC external drive to my new Air and also to the Time Machine?

Thank you for your reply. It is a Western Digital external USB 3.0 formatted for PC. It includes pics, videos, music, documents, power point, etc. would it still just be a drag and drop?
Thanks!

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