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May 02, 2024
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LAS 267 - Dancing in the Streets 3 hours
“When the mode of the music changes, the walls of the city shake …” The Greek philosopher Plato, centuries before the advent of rock ‘n’ roll, acknowledged the power of music as a mobilizing force for social change. This seminar explores the development and impact of popular music over the last century, with an emphasis on its relationship to the social, cultural, and political critique and change. A particular focus on African-American influences on various musical genres, from early roots music (gospel, blues, country, and rhythm and blues) to mid-century youth-oriented pop, Motown and soul, and more recent expressions in hip-hop.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
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