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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.











Community and Continuing Education at Lansing Community College

Community and Continuing Education
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