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AAST 272 - Great Musical Thinkers in the African American Tradition


Next Offered: 2012-2013
Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3HU, CD
This course is and in-depth exploration into the musical life expressions and cultural aesthetics of John Coltrane, Eric Doplhy, Yusef Lateef, Ornette Coleman and other great contributors to the continuum of the African-American improvisational tradition. Each are multi-instrumentalists who have created specialized music. Focus will be on their regions of origin, migrations, communal interactions, their inspirations and influences of those who helped shape their musical philosophies.
Enrollment Limit: 20
Instructor: R. Jones
Consent of the Instructor Required? Yes


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