MUS 153 - Black Music I

Department: Music

Description: A survey of musical elements and cultural contexts that define Black folk music in Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States of America.

Credit Hours: 3

General Education: FA - Fine Arts

Graduation Requirement: Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, or Indigenous Peoples of the World (AMALI) Graduation Requirement

IAI Gen Ed Code: IAI F1 905D Ethnic Traditions in American Music

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Nana Hemaa Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Cook Hall 305 (CH 305)

Instructor: Nana Hemaa Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum

Textbook Special Instructions: Griots of African Diaspora - course packet from Supercopy.com -around $39.00

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I am Proud of My Ancestors: They Overcame (Required)

ISBN9781949109580

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MSRP $13.25