Popular and Traditional Music of Africa

AFST-280I-1

Binghamton University

  • Semester
    Summer 2024
  • Instructor
    Samuel Elikem Nyamuame
  • Start Date
    05-28-2024
  • Total Credits
    4
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    607-777-6088

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Africa, the second largest continent in the world is famous for a variety of musical cultures, languages and dialects. This course will examine selected musical traditions from the five regions of Africa namely Western, Eastern, Central, Southern and Northern African music history. The course will introduce students to the concept of African music performances, the role of music in African social life, instrumental resources and the ways in which African musical traditions have impacted and have been impacted by colonialism and globalization. The course will further investigate selected traditional musics and their influence and transformation into African popular music. It will also examine new African hip-hop genres that have emerged from the older musical styles across the continent. No prior musical experience needed.
Course Area: Africana Studies
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 05-28-2024 - 07-01-2024
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Instructor: Samuel Elikem Nyamuame
Local Course ID: 24SU_BIN_AFST280I_01
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