AFRI 423M - Survey of African American Music

3 Credits

Description
A study of the music resulting from the duality of being Black and American. Includes work songs, spirituals, recreational songs, symphonic and other formal concert music, jazz, blues, rock, gospel, and miscellaneous songs. Selected readings, listening to both recordings and live performances, and a research paper on some social, cultural, or analytical aspect of music are required.

Note
No prior background in music is necessary.

Cross-listed
(Also listed as Music 425.)

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