MUS 129 - Music Cultures of Africa

Institution:

University of California-Riverside

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Description:

Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): upperdivision standing or consent of instructor. An overview of African performance, addressing the large culture areas of the continent. Emphasizes African aesthetics. Special attention is paid to contemporary popular music, its roots in older genres, and its ongoing role in postcolonial politics. Cross-listed with ETST 118.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCR.EDU

Phone Number:

(951) 827-1012

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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