ABD 250 - Caribbean Music And Identities

Institution:

DePaul University

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Description:

In the Caribbean, music is tied to national identity: Jamaican reggae, Puerto Rican bomba and plena, Haitian compass, Brazilian samba, Dominican merengue. But how did a Cuban rhythm derived from the Kongo become thought of as a Spanish habanera How did a related Kongo-derived rhythm popularized by Cuban sailors become the Argentine tango By exploring genres of Caribbean music, we will learn about human and cultural migrations in the Caribbean, and the tremendous influence of music in national identity. Focus will be on African-derived forms in Cuba.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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