MUS 108 AG - Latin American Music

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

The course will introduce students to the diversity of musical cultures in Latin America from historical, ethnic and geographical perspective. Students will explore the impact of socio-demographic and economic trends on the evolution of Latin American music and will gain understanding of styles, cross-cultural influences and folk traditions that have played a crucial role in the development of national musical cultures of Latin America. The course will also touch upon the important impact that Latin American music has had on the evolution of contemporary jazz and pop music worldwide.