AAS 151 - The Blues

Institution:

University of Rochester

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Description:

The course covers the history and influence of the music called "the Blues"; the origins of blues in the context of African American culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the blues' rapid rise to becoming the dominant popular music in the African American community, and the discovery of blues by white audiences. Class format combines lecture, listening and discussion.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rochester.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 822-2256

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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