MUSC 239: African American Gospel Music (XC) (ES)
Course Description
Study the religious musical heritage of Afro-America and learn about important musical genres, styles and figureheads important to Gospel music, from its historical roots in slavery to 21st-century off-shoots. Learn to appreciate Gospel music, think critically about it, and communicate about Gospel’s musical characteristics. Explore the complex relationships between the music and its social, religious, and political contexts. Cross-listed: AF AM ST 239/MUSIC 239.