American Roots Music. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Catalog description

A survey of Blues, Country and Western, Gospel, Cajun, Zydeco, Conjunto, Tejano, Reggae, Native American, and other uniquely American genres of music that evolved from regional, home-grown traditions into the mass market phenomenon of American popular music today. Designed to provide the opportunity for students to increase their awareness of the diversity of American traditional music, from the pioneers who originated the styles to the contemporary popular music artists influenced by them. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Creative Arts. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; MC01 $75; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.