afrocuban

Overview

Afro-Cuban Ensemble
Brian Rice, director

* offered Winter quarter only

To add the course, please email the instructor, or show up the first day and obtain the CRN from the instructor.

The Afro-Cuban Ensemble studies and performs music from the African-derived folkloric traditions of Cuba, the instruments and techniques of the Yoruba, Bantu, Arara and Iyesa drumming, and song traditions including the bembe, batá, guiro (chekere), as well as Cuban secular music such as Rumba, La Conga, Conga Santiago. Includes an introduction to the historical and cultural context of folkloric traditions and practices in Cuba.

Course Information
  • MUS 152

  • Meets Thursdays, 2:10–4:00 pm

  • 2 units

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