Course Description

(Dual listed with AFR 297) Prerequisites: ENG 100, or ENG 101 or ENG 108 This course traces the roots of Jamaican music, popularly known as Reggae, examining its cultural-historical influences from Africa and its diaspora, analyzing the works of key performers, musicians, producers, as well as considering the key cultural and social-political events that helped shaped the music. When possible, audio-video clips and other media will be used to tell the story of this music that has become popular in influencing more than listening tastes the world-over. NCC GEN ED- PLDI, GLNW Offered: Fall, Spring

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