Music Traditions of the African Diaspora
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the African Diaspora
Overview of the African Diaspora, its history, and cultural significance

Module #2
African Musical Roots
Exploring the diverse musical traditions of West and Central Africa

Module #3
The Transatlantic Slave Trade and Cultural Retention
How enslaved Africans preserved and transformed their musical traditions in the Americas

Module #4
Afro-Caribbean Music:Calypso and Soca
The development of calypso and soca in Trinidad and Tobago, and their cultural significance

Module #5
Afro-Caribbean Music:Reggae and Dancehall
The evolution of reggae and dancehall in Jamaica, and their global impact

Module #6
African American Music:Spirituals and Field Hollers
The musical expressions of enslaved Africans in the antebellum South

Module #7
African American Music:Blues and Gospel
The development of the blues and gospel music in the early 20th century

Module #8
African American Music:Jazz and Swing
The formation of jazz and swing in the 1920s-1940s, and their cultural significance

Module #9
African American Music:R&B and Soul
The rise of rhythm and blues and soul music in the 1950s-1970s

Module #10
African American Music:Funk and Hip-Hop
The evolution of funk and hip-hop in the 1970s-1990s, and their global influence

Module #11
Latin American Music:Afro-Cuban Traditions
The musical heritage of Afro-Cubans, including rumba, son, and Afro-Cuban jazz

Module #12
Latin American Music:Samba and Bossa Nova
The development of samba and bossa nova in Brazil, and their cultural impact

Module #13
Latin American Music:Afro-Puerto Rican Traditions
The musical traditions of Afro-Puerto Ricans, including bomba and plena

Module #14
Music of the African Diaspora in Europe
The musical contributions of Africans and Afro-Caribbeans in Europe, including African jazz and Afrobeat

Module #15
Contemporary Music of the African Diaspora
Exploring current trends and artists in Afro-diasporic music, including Afrobeat, Afrobeats, and Afro-fusion

Module #16
Music and Identity in the African Diaspora
Examining the role of music in shaping identity, culture, and politics in the African Diaspora

Module #17
Music and Social Justice in the African Diaspora
The relationship between music and social justice movements in the African Diaspora, including the Civil Rights Movement and Black Lives Matter

Module #18
Women in Music of the African Diaspora
The contributions and experiences of women in Afro-diasporic music, from slavery to the present day

Module #19
Music and Diasporic Community
The role of music in creating and sustaining community among people of African descent

Module #20
Music and Cultural Exchange in the African Diaspora
The dynamics of cultural exchange and hybridity in Afro-diasporic music, including African influences on European and American music

Module #21
Music and Spirituality in the African Diaspora
The spiritual dimensions of music in Afro-diasporic traditions, including Yoruba Orisha worship and Candomblé

Module #22
Music and Politics in the African Diaspora
The intersection of music and politics in the African Diaspora, including music as resistance and protest

Module #23
Teaching Music of the African Diaspora
Pedagogical approaches to teaching Afro-diasporic music, including cultural sensitivity and inclusivity

Module #24
Researching Music of the African Diaspora
Methodologies and ethics for researching Afro-diasporic music, including oral history and ethnographic approaches

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Music Traditions of the African Diaspora career

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Music Traditions of the African Diaspora ( 25 Modules )

Music Traditions of the African Diaspora
( 25 Modules )