SPAN 181 PZ -Music in Latin America

Institution: Pitzer

Description: From samba and salsa to cumbia, merengue, and reggaeton, popular music has been central in shaping ideas about Latin America. This course examines how music has been mobilized to reflect racial and national identity. Through local and hemispheric perspectives, we will explore some of the most important genres of Latin American popular music, from the post-independence period to the present. Focusing on lyrics and rhythm, we will approach the music on its own terms as well as through representations in other media (novels, short stories, poetry, and cinema). No previous musical experience necessary!

Prerequisite(s): See the current course schedule for registration restrictions.

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