This course provides an in-depth exploration of various African music genres, including traditional, popular, and contemporary forms. Students will discover the historical, cultural, and social contexts that shape the development and evolution of African musical traditions. Through a combination of lectures, listening exercises and discussions, students will gain a nuanced understanding of the unique musical landscapes across different regions of AfricaThis course provides an in-depth exploration of various African music genres, including traditional, popular, and contemporary forms. Students will discover the historical, cultural, and social contexts that shape the development and evolution of African musical traditions. Through a combination of lectures , listening exercises and discussions, students will gain a nuanced understanding of the unique musical landscapes across different regions of Africa
Handouts:
Dontsa, Luvuyo. "Intonjane Music: A Forum of Identity Formation for Xhosa Women." Music and Identity: Transformation and Negotiation, edited by Eric Akrofi et al., Sun Press, 2007, pp. 382-400.
Waterman, Christopher. "Big Man, Black President, Masked One: Models of the Celebrity Self in Yoruba Popular Music in Nigeria." Playing with Identities in Contemporary Music in Africa, edited by Mai Palmberg and Annemette Kirkegaard, Elanders Gotab, 2002, pp. 19-35.
Collins, John. "The Generational Factor in Ghanaian Music: Concert Parties, Highlife, Simpa, Kpanlogo, Gospel, and Local Techno-Pop." Playing with Identities in Contemporary Music in Africa, edited by Annemette Kirkegaard, Elanders Gotab, 2002, pp. 60-75.
Durán, Lucy. "The Kora- From West Africa to The World Stage." Celebrating Art and Music: the SOAS collections, edited by Anna Contadini, SOAS, University of London, 2017, pp. 12-29.
Handouts:
Dontsa, Luvuyo. "Intonjane Music: A Forum of Identity Formation for Xhosa Women." Music and Identity: Transformation and Negotiation, edited by Eric Akrofi et al., Sun Press, 2007, pp. 382-400.
Waterman, Christopher. "Big Man, Black President, Masked One: Models of the Celebrity Self in Yoruba Popular Music in Nigeria." Playing with Identities in Contemporary Music in Africa, edited by Mai Palmberg and Annemette Kirkegaard, Elanders Gotab, 2002, pp . 19-35.
Collins, John. "The Generational Factor in Ghanaian Music: Concert Parties, Highlife, Simpa, Kpanlogo, Gospel, and Local Techno-Pop." Playing with Identities in Contemporary Music in Africa, edited by Annemette Kirkegaard, Elanders Gotab, 2002, pp . 60-75.
Durán, Lucy. "The Kora- From West Africa to The World Stage." Celebrating Art and Music: the SOAS collections, edited by Anna Contadini, SOAS, University of London, 2017, pp. 12-29.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and ParticipationAttendance and Participation Attendance and Participation |
20 | |
| Midterm Midterm Midterm |
25 | Group presentation |
| FinalFinal Final |
25 | Written Report |
| In-Class Assignment and QuizzesIn-Class Assignment and Quizzes In-Class Assignment and Quizzes |
15 | |
| Homework Homework Homework |
15 |
