Will a time capsule back up Mp3s for iPad access?

A family with 1 pc and 4 ipads and iphones.
(one day soon will be an all around apple family)
iCloud has been great with backing up items bought from iTunes.
My problem is, I have old LPs that I have converted to mp3s, so I have not yet been able to "cut my cord".
I am hoping a time Capsule will solve my problem.
Qs
1.Will the time capsule back up mp3s from my pc and allow access to my iPad wirelessly?
2. Has iCloud made any changes to the time capsule?
(As far as new features or restrictions as far a backing up my devices.

THanks for reply. So what if my mp3s are in my itunes library.

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