MUS 64C - Salsa & Latin Jazz

Institution:

Foothill College

Subject:

Description:

History and analysis of Afro-Caribbean musical styles that have developed into modern Salsa and Latin Jazz. An introduction to the instruments, performers, composers, compositions and recordings that defined/define Salsa and Latin Jazz. Presentation of recordings, videos and print resources. Major artists include Tito Puente, Machito, Perez Prado, Eddie Palmieri, Giovanni Hidalgo, Israel 'Cachao' Lopez, Mario Bauza, Frankie Ruiz, Celia Cruz, Luis Enrique, Paquito D'Rivera, Poncho Sanchez, Chucho Valdez, and others. Styles include Danzon, Son, Mambo, Rhumba, Guaguanco, Guaracha, Son Montuno, Cha Cha, Guajira, Cumbia, Plena, Bomba, Merengue and others. Four hours lecture, two hours laboratory.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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