AME 105 - Black Lives in American Music

3 CR

Through snapshots of individual creative lives, examines the foundational role of Black Americans in the creation and development of essential American musical genres, including blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock, hip-hop, and more. Additionally, explores the lives and works of select Black American classical composers. Includes musicians such as Robert Johnson, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Prince, Biggie Smalls, and Beyonce. (This course is cross-listed with MUH 105)