World Music Cultures

Catalog description

A survey of predominantly non-western traditional musical cultures, including ethnic origins of folk and traditional music in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This course analyzes the various characteristics of global music culture, including the relationship of music to language, ceremony, and cultural practices such as storytelling and dance. The course is open to all students, and no prior knowledge of music is necessary. Students will listen to musical selections, attend selected events, and write essays about these experiences.