AFRS BC 3120y - History of African-American Music

Institution:

Barnard College

Subject:

Description:

A broad survey of the development of African-American musical modes of expression. Utilizes both historical and ethnomusicological methodologies to examine sacred and secular musics of slave communities and "free," inside and outside mainstream American culture. Includes studies of blues,gospel, jazz, rhythm & blues, soul, funk, and hip-hop. Analyzes social,cultural, and political issues and movements, and their impact on the development of various musical elements. - W. Lowe General Education Requirement: The Visual and Performing Arts (ART). 3 points

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.barnard.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-5262

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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