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MU 2005 - African Roots of American Music (3 Cr.)

Music (10357) DCLA - College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Course description

This course defines and examines the musical and cultural significance of West Africa and its indelible impression on Western music and culture (particularly in America). Music and culture is traced from West Africa, through South America and Latin America, and on to North America. Class material ranges from historical West African tradition through todays American popular music.

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Lecture

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring