Roots of American Popular Music
An examination of the roots of American popular music from the mid-18th century to the mid-1960s. Topics include it British and African origins and development in the South; expressions in ballads, hymns, spirituals, blues, work songs, protest songs, and regional music; and how technology changed vernacular music to create new genres of popular music, including minstrelsy, gospel, urban blues, country, and rock 'n roll.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities | 1 course |
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John Schlotterbeck273A: Roots/American Pop Music
John Schlotterbeck