Course Description
Summary
This course will survey African-American music tracing its development from African origins to more contemporary forms. Studying the genres in order of chronological development, the course will cover both secular and religious music forms of African-American culture, identifying the characteristics that clearly delineate and define the African American music-culture. Study of selected African-American composers and performers in European classical traditions is included. In sum, this course is designed to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of African-American culture through study and experience of its music.
