AACS 212 - African American Music

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Subject:

Description:

The music of Africa and that of African Americans has become interwoven with that of the Americas. This course provides students with a better knowledge and understanding of the evolution and development of African American music and its various forms and styles from African Roots to Spirituals, Work Songs, Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues (Funk, Soul etc.), Latin (Afro-Cuban, Samba, Meringue etc.), Reggae, Fusion, Rap/ Hip-Hop, within a sociocultural and historical context.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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