African American Music credit:

3 Hours

Survey of African American music, from its origins to the present with a focus on understanding details of musical performance and the ways in which music interacts with its social and political context. Examines genres such as spirituals, the blues, jazz, R&B, soul, and hip-hop. No previous musical background is necessary. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Humanities - Lit & Arts Cultural Studies - US Minority