MUS 161 West African Music & Dance Ensemble (Traditional Explorations of Music & Dance in Ghana)

This class will immerse students in the music cultures from Ghana. By tradition, the word music is synonymous with dancing and singing.

 

Students will participate in drumming, singing, and dancing traditional music from regional areas and the various ethnic groups from Ghana, West Africa that they belong to. In addition to learning this music, there will be discussions on various aspects of Ghanaian life and culture as it relates to music. Students will read articles, when appropriate, to supplement their understanding of various topics discussed.

Credits

0-1

Distribution

MUS