African Soundscapes

This course will introduce students to musical cultures and practices from the African continent with a focus on particular regional styles. Through readings, lectures, discussions, film screenings, listening sessions, concerts, and hands-on activities, we will develop skills for analyzing and appreciating the diversity of African musical practices and their social, economic, and political value in traditional and contemporary contexts. Some background in music may be necessary.

Schedule
1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
Location
Mahaney Center for the Arts 221
Instructors