MUSIC-117/217 Roots Music to Country Music: The Making of an American Sound
Study of country music from its roots in cowboy songs, fiddle tunes, blues, bluegrass, and gospel hymns to current artists like The [Dixie] Chicks, Taylor Swift, and Brad Paisley. Artists include the Carter Family, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Lynyrd Skynyrd, & Garth Brooks. Study of the musical elements, social class, gender roles, and cultural contexts of styles such as Western Swing, Honky-Tonk, Rockabilly, the Nashville Sound, Southern Rock, and Alt-country. Includes films such as Coal Miner's Daughter, Nashville, and O Brother, Where Art Thou? No previous knowledge of music required. Music-217 has an additional independent project.
Standard Course (40)
Credits
1
Cross Listed Courses
AMST-117/217
Notes
No previous knowledge of music required. Music concentrators and minors are strongly encouraged to register for Music 217. Music-217 has an additional independent project. Registration at the 200-level only with instructor’s permission.