Black Music Studies (225-0-1)

Instructors

Kent Ross Brooks

Meeting Info

Wirtz Center BERGEN: Tues, Thurs 3:00PM - 4:20PM

Overview of class

This course looks at the lives of notable and historic women of Black gospel music in the United States. Icons like Chicago residents Mahalia Jackson and Sister Rosetta Tharpe developed and employed their talent and unique character for stellar performances. They simultaneously navigated personal and professional challenges met at the intersection of race and patriarchal constructs. Through video footage, audio recordings, readings, and live performance demonstrations, students will explore each artist intimately and give critical thought to the complexities of her message.