PAS 219

Survey of Brazilian Music

In this course designed for non-music majors, the evolution of Brazilian music will be traced from its origins through the present. The course will explore the development of the various stylistic trends that characterize the music of Brazil. The socio-economic factors and events which have influenced the course of Brazil's native art music will be included in the discussion as will the evolution of and changes in the musical style and form. In addition, students will be introduced to the innovators of each style through recordings, videos and the internet.(Humanities)

Units: 3.0