AFAS 386 - Soundtrack of the Caribbean

AFAS 386 introduces students to various Caribbean music cultures from the perspective of the French-, Spanish- and English-speaking islands in the Caribbean. The sounds that emanate from the region have descended from various folk traditions and refined by global processes. As a result, sonic products like reggae, soca, chutney, salsa and zouk, nurture cultural practices in religious, political, familial and festival spaces. A key ingredient of the Caribbean's cultural soundtrack is Afro-folk traditions which anchor the experiences of the colorful society. Caribbean music also showcases inheritances from India, the US and UK. This course is well suited to students with an interest in the Caribbean, music traditions, Global Studies and creative work. Moreover, AFAS 386 can enhance the knowledge of students in the Humanities and Social Sciences as it explores cultural, economic and political happenings in the region.