AAST 392 - Ritual and Performance III: The World According to Yoruba and their Descendants in the New World

Second Semester.  The course will further explore the religious  phenomena discussed in AAST 290 in performance and artistic “agency” of the Yoruba and Kongo as their descendants  develop the New World African classical music and dance, “Jazz”.  The traditional memory dictates the codes and signals used  and thechoice of artistic expression within the performance arena.  The course will explore Jazz’s ongoing artistic  and musical traditions that include Carnaval, Mardi Gras, band parade community functions, as well as club performance venues  and improvisational styles.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites are AAST 118 (Ritual and Perf. I) and AAST 290 (Ritual and Perf. II) or  by consent of the instructor.
Ms. Sharpley

Credits: 3