Portland-State-University 2015-2016 Bulletin

Mus 377 World Music: Latin America and the Caribbean

The course presents Latin American musical genres and forms: bolero, bossa nova, choro, rumba, salsa, samba, tango, Latin pop. Against the backdrop of each country’s historical circumstances, music and social dancing are used as an entry point to understanding political events, cultural trends, and a makeup of Latino cultural identities.

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4
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  • 300