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Apr 28, 2024
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MUS 122 SC - The Color of Music: Race in Blues and Jazz
Jazz and blues are often represented as American musical traditions which transcend social barriers. Yet political divisions of race, class, and gender are manifest in disagreements as to whom the music belongs. This course focuses on how the concept of race has “colored” American popular music, and addresses the issue of expressive authenticity: are the kinds of understanding critical to authentic performance in a musical style accessible only to members of the community from which it originates? Relationships between race and gender in blues and jazz historical discourse will also be explored. Previous musical training is desirable but not required. This course satisfies the fine arts requirement.
Course Credit: 1.0
Please refer to the course schedule on the Scripps Portal for current course offerings and details.
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