World Music

For anyone interested in indigenous, folk and non-Western classical musical styles, World Music looks at ancient and traditional music from Asia, South America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Pacific Islands, Africa and other regions around the world.

Class goals & outcomes: To be able to identify sounds and musical styles specific to different parts of the world. The aims of this course are to provide guidance in appreciating, understanding and developing a stronger listening awareness to different approaches in traditional world music-making practices.