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NCCE 200 World Slavery: American Music
Prerequisite: None
Ray Kamalay traces the development of slavery from ancient
times to its links with American society up to the early jazz age, putting
American music in the perspective of world history. Discussion will include
freedom, ancient and modern slavery, the Haitian Revolution, the origin of
blackface, spirituals, blues, minstrel shows, ragtime, and jazz. Ray is a
long-time professional musician and contributes performances of the various
genres.

