MUSIC 123 - Popular Musics of the Non-Western World

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Bard College

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Asian Studies What does it mean for a music to be popular, and how does it become that way? In different parts of the world, the production, consumption, and distribution of popular music are all shaped by a society's distinct encounter with and culturally specific ways of negotiating modernity. These have to do with mediations of identity, space, and place that result in local scenes, global trends, musical hybridity, and cross-pollination. This course looks at various popular music genres in different geographical regions, particularly Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, and explores issues related to the emergence of each one as well as their localized meanings. Discussions are based on a combination of selected readings, films/videos, and music recordings. Note that this course does not fulfill a music history elective for music majors.

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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