Popular Music in American Culture

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** Transfer course offered by NT752 ** 3020. Popular Music in American Culture. 3 hours. Historical development of popular musical styles, including Tin Pan Alley, Blues, Country and Western, Big Band Swing, 1950s Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, the British Invasion, Art Rock, Punk, Reggae and Heavy Metal. These musical styles are explored as part of the sociocultural complex in which they developed. For non-music majors. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.