Popular Music and the City
Popular Music and the City (AMCV 0190D)
Instructor: Themis Chronopoulos
This course will examine the relationship between popular music and its sociocultural context by concentrating on three urban music forms: blues, soul, and hip hop. Readings will focus on: (1) concepts such as audiences, the music industry, cultural infrastructure, and race; and (2) processes such as urbanization, demographic change, and politicization of popular music.
Course Status: Open
When:
- SS: Jun 22-Aug 7
- M, W 5:40P-9:40P
Program:
- Summer Session Credit