Syllabus update 11/28/08

Please note that the final two days of class will conclude our study of Latin America. There is a new reading on Colombian music posted for Wednesday. Short assignment 12 is now due on Wednesday, along with the final project.

YouTube links for African American music

• A provocative argument on the minstrel show
• Minstrel show performance on TV (1960s?)
• Rev. Clay Evans, whooping sermon

Obituary for Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba, South African singer, died recently. More information here.

Fieldwork opportunity

Distinguished Visiting Scholars
College of Arts & Sciences
Suffolk University
&
The Lowell Lecture Series

presents the Flamenco Show
Ida y Vuelta
(Coming and Going)

Fundación
Conservatorio Flamenco
Casa Patas

Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
4:00pm
C. Walsh Theatre
55 Temple Street Boston


This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited: for tickets, please visit www.brownpapertickets.com

Arab World, China presentations posted

I have posted PowerPoint presentations for the music of the Arab World, as well as a presentation on Beijing opera, to Blackboard.