Rhythms and Sounds of Latin America
MUSC3640
Latin American music has become a powerful force in today's music industry, but its rich diversity and cultural contexts are not always acknowledged. This unit of study surveys a number of Latin American popular, folk and indigenous musical traditions in terms of their cultural milieu and historical development. Various musical, historical and cultural concerns are examined with a practical and creative involvement with these styles. Particular emphasis will be placed on the compositional characteristics and the repertoire pertinent to these traditions.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Senior
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 1
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: MUSC3640
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No
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