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This course examines the profound influence of African heritage on the music, art, literature, and social developments across the Americas. Students will explore the historical foundations of the African diaspora, from the transatlantic slave trade to the postcolonial era, with particular attention to modern cultural developments. Key topics include the evolution of Afro-Latin-Caribbean music, the role of African-derived spiritual traditions, the historical significance of Black-led social movements, and the contributions of Afro-diasporic visual arts. By analyzing primary and secondary sources, students will gain a deeper understanding of how Afro-diasporic cultures have shaped societies in the Americas and the Caribbean. This course is ideal for students interested in history, cultural studies, art, and the social sciences, offering a rigorous study of transnational cultural exchange.

This semester, I want to use Wikipedia for my students to develop their Midterm projects, centered on building a musical archive of the African diaspora, working on developing Wikipedia pages about artists and music genres that are closely connected to African musical traditions and its diasporic manifestations.