Blues, Society, and American Culture

Description

(Same as Ethnomusicology M35.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Sociocultural history and survey of blues music tradition from its roots in West Africa to its emergence in African American oral culture, with emphasis on philosophical underpinnings and social and political impact of blues and its influence on development of … For more content click the Read More button below.

(Same as Ethnomusicology M35.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Sociocultural history and survey of blues music tradition from its roots in West Africa to its emergence in African American oral culture, with emphasis on philosophical underpinnings and social and political impact of blues and its influence on development of country, jazz, gospel, rhythm and blues, rock, hip-hop music, and other mediums. P/NP or letter grading.

Instructional Format

Primary Format

Lecture

Secondary Format

Discussion

Multiple-Listed Courses

ETHNMUS M35 - Blues, Society, and American Culture

Multiple-listed courses are courses offered jointly by more than one department.

University and College/School Requirements

This course satisfies the following requirements:

Diversity — Arts and Architecture

Diversity — Letters and Science, Education and Information Studies, Music, Public Affairs

General Education — Literacy & Cultural Analysis (Arts & Humanities)

General Education — Visual & Performance Arts Analysis & Practice (Arts & Humanities)

General Catalog 2024-25