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Course Description

This course will cover a variety of topics pertinent to understanding the history, continuation, and influence of the blues in the United States and abroad. The course will explore the blues from the 19th century to the present through a historical approach with an emphasis on important styles, artists, and social and cultural issues. In addition to an exploration of the music and careers of musicians including Muddy Waters, Bessie Smith, BB King, Robert Johnson, and others, the course will also explore the thematic, lyrical, and musical influences in the development of popular music genres such as jazz, country, rock and roll, and hip hop.
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