MUSC-2150 G-Roots of American Popular Music 3

The music of America is a multi-cultural blend whose roots are found in Africa, on Broadway, in the Caribbean and South America, at the Grand Ole Opry and in Native American and Pacific American music. By examining those roots we trace the development of jazz, rhythm and blues, folk, and rock and its various descendants. Listening includes in-class and web-based musical examples for outside of class listening. Students’ presentations on areas of interest serve as capstone projects.
Formerly MUSI-115
Prerequisites: ENGL 099
Offered: Spring Every Year