HON102 Honors Colloquium: The Social and Political History of American Music
Students will study American culture and politics through the prism of American music, examining the roots of the following genres: Native American, Colonial Broadsides, Spirituals, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Rock, Soul, Funk, Heavy Metal, Punk and Hip Hop. We will examine the social and political environment in which the music was created; the history and experiences of their main creators; and the impact these musical genres had on American culture and politics.