MHST 291 - Introduction to African American Music II

Next Offered: Spring Semester

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: CNDP, DDHU, CD

The second semester of a one-year survey of musical styles and forms cultivated by African Americans. First semester includes West African music and West African continuity in the American, early African American instrumental-vocal forms, and the social implications of African American music. Second semester includes later instrumental and vocal music (jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, gospel, soul, etc.) and important composers and performers of works in extended forms.

Enrollment Limit: 50
Instructor: F. Hadley

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Cross List Information: This course is cross-listed with JAZZ 290, 291; and AAST 171, 172.
This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
African American Studies