CHC 115C
Afro-Latin American Music
Musical culture of Afro-Latin American peoples, emphasizing Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Topics include background in West Africa, the persistence of traditions in the Caribbean, the commercial music of the 20th century, the connections between musical culture, religion, and the economy.
Topics
- background in West Africa
- the persistence of traditions in the Caribbean
- the commercial music of the 20th century
- the connections between musical culture
- religion
- and the economy
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Musical culture of Afro-Latin American peoples, emphasizing Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Topics include background in West Africa, the persistence of traditions in the Caribbean, the commercial music of the 20th century, the connections between musical culture, religion, and the economy.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027