AFST 30085 - Post 19th Century Music - Africa and the Diaspora: its influences on religious and social change

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Africana Studies

Description:

Students explore music from North, East, Central, Southern, and West Africa in the contexts of both 19th and 20th century colonialism and post-colonialism. Addtionally, students will be exposed to the music of the African Diaspora in South America, the Carribean, the United States and Europe, paying close attention to how religious and socio-political themes infuse and inform performance practices as well as societal change. Many musical genres - from raggae to rap and salsa to funk - will be covered. The course emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to the subject, drawing from ethnomusicology, African and African American studies, Diaspora studies, anthropology, history, religious, colonial and post-colonial studies.Although not a prerequisite, this is a continuation of Music of Africa and the Diaspora (MUS20147). Preparation for lectures include select readings and occasional listening. Please bring open ears as much listening will be done in class.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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