MHL 156 - Music in Latin America and the Caribbean

Institution:

South Mountain Community College

Subject:

Description:

LEC 3 Credits 3 Periods To discuss the role of music in Latin and Caribbean cultures and the impact of these cultures on music. To present a historical survey to the evolution and development of musical styles from rumba to reggae. Among the topics, and to include: origins, gender, race, ethnicity, politics, elements of music, instruments, both sacred and secular music, and significant individuals influencing the evolution of many different genres of music in Latin America and Caribbean cultures. Prerequisites: None.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southmountaincc.edu

Phone Number:

(602) 243-8135

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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