2010 Spring LATAMER 199S-02

Bulletin Course Description
This course covers a broad range of cultural topics in Latin American and Caribbean studies from music, art, language, film, journalism, dance, poetry, etc. and explores the ways in which cultural expression reflects and criticizes social, economic and political forces in the region. Different topics will be chosen each term. Staff: Departmental
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)

Title BRAZILIAN POPULAR MUSIC
Department LATAMER
Course Number2010 Spring 199S
Section Number 02
Primary Instructor Moore,Stephen Thomson
Prerequisites

Synopsis of course content
LATAMER 199S.02 Brazilian Popular Music in Political, Historical, and Cultural Perspective

(ICS 140S.01,MUSIC 138S.01,PORTUGUES 143S.02) T Th 2:50-4:05pm

Tom Moore, Head Music Librarian, Brazilian Music Expert

Learn about the exciting, sensual, absorbing, popular music of Brazil in the context of Brazilian culture and politics, with a survey of genres including choro, samba, MPB, and many others, beginning with Independence in 1822 and going to 2008. Composers and performers examined will include Pixinguinha, Noel Rosa, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Chico Buarque, Lenine, Ney Matogrosso, and many others, with in-depth looks at complete CDs, as well as shows and documentaries on DVD. Through a comprehensive study of Brazilian music students will also be exposed to important social and political themes such as the Brazilian Independence movement, racism, authoritarianism, and poverty.


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