MUSC A176 - Intro to African & AFAM Music

Institution:

University of South Carolina-Aiken

Subject:

Music

Description:

The merging and migration of African and American musical cultures in the United States. This course examines the musical traditions from African cultures that were brought across the Atlantic to the Americas, spawning new folk music. These 'spirituals' were precursors to gospel, blues, and jazz. The history of jazz has also accompanied the racial integration of musical ensembles in the United States, providing a foundation for the social movements of the later twentieth century, influencing rock, R&B, and rap.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.usca.edu

Phone Number:

(803) 648-6851

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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