African-American Music

The music of Africa and that of African-Americans has become interwoven with that of the Americas. This course provides students with a better knowledge and understanding of the evolution and development of African-American music and its various forms and styles from African Roots to Spirituals, Work Songs, Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues (Funk, Soul etc.), Latin (Afro-Cuban, Samba, Meringue etc.), Reggae, Fusion, Rap/Hip-Hop, within a socio-cultural and historical context.